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Job Description
Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
The Role
As a Senior SAP Finance Analyst, this role will support the design, configuration, implementation and ongoing optimization of finance solutions within the FI/CO module of our SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud environment, including data migration. This role will partner closely with our Finance and Accounting business team. This role will collaborate with the business on functional and technical requirements, testing and mentorship for SAP Finance processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and document business requirements for finance processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close

• Configure and support SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud finance modules in alignment with best practices and system capabilities

• Perform Data Migration tasks, including field mapping, data cleansing and validation

• Collaborate with business users to identify process improvements and automation opportunities

• Support end-to-end implementation activities, including fit-to-standard workshops, testing, data migration, and go-live support

• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions

• Assist in integration efforts with other SAP modules (e.g., Procurement, Sales) and third-party systems

• Develop and maintain functional documentation, training materials, and user guides

• Support periodic financial close processes and ensure system readiness

• Collaborate with and mentor Finance/Accounting business partners and fellow team members with SAP Processes

• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud releases and assess impacts to existing configurations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or related field. Master's degree or relevant certification is a plus

• 5+ years of experience working with SAP Finance modules (FI/CO), preferably at least 1+ year in SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud

• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud Implementations a plus

• Understanding of VAT and Tax principles and processes within SAP a plus

• Strong understanding of core finance processes:

• General Ledger

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

• Asset Accounting

• Projects/WBS Elements

• Financial Close

• Strong understanding of SAP Finance processes with familiarity with SAP Public Cloud processes

• Understanding of Bank Statement processing

• Understanding of IFRS or GAAP accounting standards

• Exposure to SAP Central Business Configuration (CBC)

• Familiarity with SAP Fiori Apps and user experience

• Comfortable with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies.

• Experience in Finance and Accounting departments a plus

• Experience with MBC, DRC or MRM a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Location
This role is based in our Los Angeles office.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $132,000 - $155,000 in Los Angeles. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.
Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.
The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.