Senior SAP Systems Analyst

Company: PDC Energy, Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Min $139,500/yr Max $171,000/yr
Bonus Target 15%
Equity Target 20%
SUMMARY
A brief description summarizing the overall purpose and objectives of the position and the results the worker is expected to accomplish.
The Senior SAP Systems Analyst will participate as a key contributor to internal and external financial accounting and reporting, as well as corporate accounting functions. - This role will also be responsible for providing technical and functional expertise in the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), Project Systems (PS) and Asset Management (AM) modules. - The Senior SAP Systems Analyst will be accountable for translating business requirements into application system solution, lead small and large-scale business and system enhancement projects, provide primary technical and process support for FI/CO/AM/PS modules and ensure system integrity. -
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the position that are most important to get the job done.

• Provide technical and functional expertise in the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), Project Systems (PS) and Asset Management (AM) modules;
  
• Translate business requirements into application system solutions and perform FI/CO/AM/PS modules configuration tasks;
  
• Identify, document, highlight and escalate issues related to FI/CO/AM/PS applications;
  
• Develop/manage detailed configuration and testing of the SAP system modules to meet functional business requirements;
  
• Responsible for the technical design, construction, testing and delivery of the system based on functional business requirements;
  
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members;
  
• Prepare training materials and conduct end-user training;
  
• Lead key business enhancement activities and provide technical and process support in FI/CO/AM/PS applications;
  
• Serve as direct point of contact to functional stakeholders to analyze and troubleshoot system and process issues;
  
• Provide functional FI/CO/AM/PS module expertise, define business objectives and encourage end-user adoption process;
  
• Define and implement the strategy of testing into specific projects/enhancements. The testing strategy includes definition and approach of various types of testing: regression, integration, user tests, validation, performance, automation;
  
• Experience with testing tools (e.g. qTest) and automated regression testing is a plus;
  
• Develop test plans, perform system and process enhancement testing and coordinate all issue resolution efforts;
  
• Monitor system utilization effectiveness and provide process enhancement guidance;
  
• Coordinate with other module owners and actively seek out solution beyond monitoring and support;
  
• Provide system and process control guidance and engage in audit compliance functions;
  
• Interact with all business stakeholder levels and work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision;
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of SAP COE;
  
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES - -
  The specific minimum competencies required for job performance. - -
  
• SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), Project Systems (PS) and Asset Management (AM) with S/4 HANA project experience;
  
• Strong oil & gas accounting skills and understanding of GAAP preferred;
  
• Must have a strong understanding of financial & operational reporting relating to projects and assets management, and financial accounting closing process;
  
• Proficiency in configuration and integration points between FI/CO/AM/PS and other SAP core modules;
  
• Ability to work independently, efficiently collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams;
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  CAREER PROGRESSION ATTRIBUTES
  The specific minimum attributes required at the designated Career Progression classification.
  Support Services Professional 4
  
• Competency - Possesses full professional competency in career and mastery of work area. Takes multidisciplinary approach to projects that involve a high degree of interaction between departments, using own experience and outside sources. Has developed a strong logical approach to risk assessment and decision making.
  
• Responsibility - Typically responsible for planning and completion of projects. Consistently completes high level projects in a thorough and timely manner. Has demonstrated ability to produce results and meet economic goals. Makes presentations to management.
  
• Problem Solving - Works independently, making most decisions and referring major exceptions to management. Initiates objectives and strategies for review. Applies knowledge and experience to solve very complex problems. Critically analyzes projects generated by others.
  
• Teaming - Mentors or supervises less experienced employees and is able to explain ideas and concepts to them. Is an active participant and occasionally facilitates meetings. Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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• There are no initial supervisory aspects associated with this position.
  WORKING CONDITIONS
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• Consistent with that of a normal office environment;
  
• Participates in 24x7 on-call rotation;
  
• Required to work on-call during planned maintenance and/or emergencies;
  
• Frequent travel to all PDC offices required.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  The minimum level of education, experience, and certifications required to perform the job.
  
• Advanced incumbent typically possessing a minimum of 10 years job related experience and position specific skills. In addition, possessing an accomplished knowledge base of inter-departmental workings and familiarity with cross-departmental functions;
  
• At least 7 years of SAP experience and familiarity with oil & gas accounting preferred;
  
• Good understanding of accounting and transactions related to the SAP FI/CO/AM/PS modules, reporting and other project & asset accounting concepts;
  
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP configuration in FI/CO/AM/PS modules;
  
• Experience in creating functional specifications and enhancement testing;
  
• Experience in developing & executing testing strategy for project & enhancement efforts;
  
• Working knowledge of SAP AM/PS activities (i.e. CAPEX vs OPEX, AUC, and settlements, acquisitions, DD&A, retirement, reporting, etc.);
  
• Strong understanding of integration between AM/PS and FICO modules is required.

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