An SAP Architect works with businesses to design SAP (Systems Applications and Products) computer software programs to address business needs. Completes analysis to help a business determine how SAP programs can be used or improved. Designs and implements new programs or customizes existing programs. Provides product support and training for SAP programs.
We have an opening for a SAP Record to Report Architect - Finance Solution Architect in Dublin, Ohio. Start date is ASAP and will last for 1 YEAR or more. Start date is 10/1 and this is at least a year and could go longer. Will interview ASAP and client will interview ASAP. Local only - travel is not sustainable for this possible long-term role. Can relocate but must be there by day 1 . M-Th onsite every week. Will NOT pay expenses.
Rate:
70-88/hr all inclusive Skills (ADVANCED/EXPERT): Lead the overall Finance transformation strategy, defining the future-state finance operating model. Own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture. S/4 Finance certification preferred. 10-15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting. Questions (must answer YES to #1-8): Is candidate local to Dublin OH Does candidate have 7+ years S/4 Finance certification preferred. 10-15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting. Strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities. Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost centers, and financial master data standards. Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture. S/4 Finance certification preferred. Knowledge in SAP Cloud ALM required.
Description:
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Record to Report Architect - Finance Solution Architect
Purpose:
Lead transformation of ECC Finance to S/4 Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the overall Finance transformation strategy, defining the future-state finance operating model. Own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition, and Planning. Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost centers, and financial master data standards. Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture. Design Treasury, Cash Management, and Working Capital processes. Establish finance controls, compliance, and governance frameworks (accounting standards, audit, tax, SOX, segregation of duties). Define finance analytics and reporting strategy using S/4 Embedded Analytics, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Lead finance data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities. Serve as strategic advisor to Finance leadership and the CFO organization.
Required Skills:
S/4 Finance certification preferred. 10-15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting. Strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities. Knowledge in SAP Signavio required. Knowledge in SAP Cloud ALM required. Preferable if previously held a Solution Architect role.
