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Role: SAP FICO Lease Management Specialist
Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite/Hybrid 3 days in office)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Specialist with core expertise in RE-FX (Real Estate Management) and a strong background in FI-CO modules. The role will focus on lease accounting within the S/4HANA CLM module, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical skills in SAP configuration with solid knowledge of lease accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Accounting & Process Ownership
Manage and support the Leasing S/4HANA CLM module, ensuring timely and accurate recording of lease transactions.
Oversee end-to-end lease processes, resolve issues, and support monthly close activities.
System Configuration & Maintenance
Configure and maintain SAP FICO for lease management, including customizing reports and ensuring data integrity.
Manage RE-FX and integration with other SAP modules.
Training, Support & Collaboration
Train users on lease-related processes and functionalities.
Troubleshoot system issues and provide end-user support.
Collaborate with departments such as ITS Lease COE and AER to resolve issues and coordinate testing.
Continuous Improvement & Leadership
Identify process improvement opportunities and coordinate with technical teams to implement enhancements.
Mentor process owners, ensuring adherence to best practices and business requirements.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with IFRS 16, ASC 842, and other relevant accounting standards for lease accounting.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Expertise: SAP RE-FX (Real Estate Management).
Mandatory: SAP FI-CO modules with strong lease accounting knowledge.
Experience with RAR (Revenue Accounting & Reporting) and Leasing functionality.
Strong understanding of lease accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Business process analysis skills with the ability to translate requirements into SAP solutions.
Proven SAP project management experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Typical Responsibilities in Lease Management
Blueprint Preparation: Gather business requirements and prepare solution blueprints.
Implementation & Customization: Configure SAP FICO (including RE-FX) for lease management.
Testing & Validation: Conduct functional testing and validate system changes.
User Training: Deliver training for lease management processes.
Day-to-Day Support: Handle operational queries and resolve issues.
Data Migration: Manage lease data migration into SAP.