Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Citizen Watch America
Job overview
The FI Application Manager (SAP S/4HANA) at Citizen Watch America leads the SAP FI finance landscape focusing on digital payment integration to enhance retail and direct-to-consumer payment capabilities.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading SAP FI functional design and configuration, integrating SAP Digital Payments with third-party providers, supporting payment processing, optimizing cash application, and managing projects and compliance related to finance and IT collaboration.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems, 7+ years SAP FI experience including 2 S/4HANA implementations, expertise in digital payment integrations, SAP CPI middleware knowledge, and strong finance process understanding in CPG or retail environments.
Company overview
Citizen Watch America is a subsidiary of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., a Japanese company renowned for its innovative timepieces and technology. They make money by designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide range of watches, including the Eco-Drive line, which uses light as a power source. Important history includes the company's founding in 1918 and its pioneering development of the world's first light-powered analog quartz watch in 1976. Citizen Watch America continues to lead in sustainable watchmaking and cutting-edge horological advancements.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive SAP FI expertise, especially your hands-on experience with S/4HANA implementations and configuration of core financial modules like General Ledger and Accounts Receivable.
Emphasize your proven skills in integrating SAP Digital Payments Add-On with third-party payment providers, showcasing familiarity with APIs and SAP CPI middleware for secure, scalable payment solutions.
Highlight your experience in managing finance processes within retail or consumer packaged goods environments, focusing on eCommerce or POS payment channels to align with Citizen Watch America's DTC and retail payment focus.
Apply through multiple platforms including Citizen Watch America's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn, ensuring your application reaches the widest relevant audience and increases visibility.
Connect with professionals in Citizen Watch America’s SAP or Finance divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers such as asking about their recent SAP S/4HANA projects, digital payment innovations, or how they handle PCI-DSS compliance challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'SAP FI', 'S/4HANA', 'Digital Payments Add-On', 'payment service providers', 'SAP CPI', and 'PCI-DSS compliance' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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