Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Coupa Administrator to serve as the subject matter expert and lead administrator for our Coupa procurement platform. In this role, you will not only manage day-to-day system operations and configurations but also partner closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure Coupa is aligned with business and compliance needs. You’ll be responsible for making system changes, explaining functionality trade-offs, and helping teams maximize the platform's value.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines deep technical knowledge of Coupa with a solid understanding of accounting principles and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead administrator for the Coupa platform, overseeing system configuration, integrations, user roles/permissions, and workflow maintenance.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper alignment of procurement processes with financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend Coupa functionality enhancements, clearly communicating pros, cons, and business impact of proposed changes.
• Lead the implementation of system updates and process changes in Coupa, including testing, documentation, and user training.
• Work with business stakeholders to design and support custom approvals, requisition workflows, invoice processing, and expense management.
• Partner with IT and ERP teams to manage integrations between Coupa and core systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite).
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to Coupa users across departments, including troubleshooting issues, training users, and improving adoption.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, audit logs, and KPIs related to procurement, spend visibility, and system performance.
• Support audits and compliance efforts by ensuring procurement and expense workflows meet internal control and SOX requirements.
• Stay informed on Coupa releases, best practices, and industry trends to continually optimize platform performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in procurement or finance systems, with 3+ years of direct Coupa administration experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes, including procure-to-pay (P2P), general ledger impact, and compliance controls.
• Proven ability to assess and articulate trade-offs of different Coupa configurations and recommend optimal solutions based on business needs.
• Hands-on experience managing Coupa modules such as Requisitions, Invoicing, Sourcing, Expenses, and Supplier Portal.
• Experience integrating Coupa with ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.
• Ability to lead system enhancements, manage testing cycles, and provide training and support to end users.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or global organization preferred.

Compensation: $70,000 - 110,000