You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

The Information Technology team at Bose exists to deliver valuable and reliable business and technology solutions with an innovative, engaged, and collaborative team focused on contributing to our corporate vision.

Job Description

Job Profile:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead specializing in SAP Ariba, SAP FICO, and Vertex to join our IT G&A delivery team. This role is essential for implementing, optimizing, and supporting ERP solutions that enhance finance, procurement, and tax functions across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep functional and technical expertise, extensive hands-on experience with solution design and delivery, and the leadership skills to mentor and guide teams in a dynamic, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of solutions within SAP Ariba, SAP FICO, and Vertex to meet evolving business needs in finance, procurement, and tax functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and drive implementations that align with organizational goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on SAP and Vertex systems, providing functional and technical guidance to ensure optimal system usage and integration.
• Manage end-to-end solution delivery, from configuration and testing to deployment and post-deployment support, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering a high-quality product.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving incidents, ensuring timely recovery and minimizing disruption to business operations.

Technical Leadership:

• Develop and maintain standards, templates, and documentation for finance, procurement, and tax systems, ensuring the consistency and quality of deliverables.
• Set and enforce high standards for solution design and delivery, ensuring compliance with best practices and enterprise architecture standards across SAP and Vertex solutions.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional and outsourced technical teams, with a focus on Agile/Scrum framework to deliver complex, multi-functional solutions on time and within scope.
• Serve as the technical authority within Agile Scrum teams, facilitating collaboration between business stakeholders, developers, and external partners.
• Implement robust quality assurance processes to verify that all technical solutions meet the required standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to streamline processes for finance, procurement, and tax teams, optimizing system performance and scalability.
• Proactively identify and recommend system and process improvements to enhance performance, user experience, and efficiency.
• Champion the adoption of new functionalities, tools, and methodologies to future-proof ERP systems and keep them aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, SAP and Vertex advancements, and relevant emerging technologies.

Required Competencies:

• Strong capability in translating business needs into actionable technical requirements and end-to-end solution designs.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to analyzing complex processes and requirements.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing third-party vendors, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a collaborative, results-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and manage projects in a fast-paced Agile setting.
• Strong accountability and a detail-oriented mindset, with an urgency to deliver quality results.
• Skilled at fostering cross-functional collaboration across finance, procurement, tax, IT, and external vendor teams.
• Proficient in establishing and enforcing technical standards and architectural principles.
• Ability to manage complexity in large organizations with a diverse system landscape.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay informed on emerging trends, best practices, and industry standards.

Experience Requirements:

• Finance Systems: Minimum 8+ years of experience with SAP FICO modules, with deep knowledge of financial accounting, controlling processes, and integration with other SAP modules. Expertise in configuring and supporting modules for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and cost center accounting is required. Experience in integrating FICO modules with other SAP modules such as SAP MM and SAP SD to support end-to-end financial processes is essential.
• Tax Systems: 5+ years of hands-on experience working with tax automation solutions like Vertex or similar tax compliance tools. Knowledge in configuring multi-jurisdictional tax setups, reporting, and ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations is essential.
• Procurement Systems: At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Ariba, particularly in indirect procurement, sourcing, and supplier lifecycle & management. The role requires proficiency in configuring and deploying SAP Ariba solutions, with a focus on integrating procurement processes with SAP FICO and tax systems for seamless end-to-end process flows.
• Proficiency in configuring and deploying solutions within ERP platforms, including SAP Ariba and SAP FICO modules, to support core business functions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in addressing complex ERP system issues, particularly in multi-platform environments involving SAP and tax automation systems.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, system debugging, and resolution of performance-related issues within SAP Ariba, SAP FICO, and Vertex platforms.
• Relevant certifications in SAP FICO, SAP Ariba, or Vertex are strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering value within Agile Scrum teams, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Certification or demonstrated proficiency in Scaled Agile Framework is a plus.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business, or related field.

*** This role is hybrid, with three in-person days at our Atlanta office. This requirement is non-flexible.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]