SAP S/4HANA Controlling (CO) Consultant

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Controlling (CO) Consultant
Location: Houston, TX 77017 (Onsite/Hybrid – flexible for the right candidate)
Duration: 12 Months (Start: July 29, 2026 – End: Jan 29, 2027)
Exp - 10+ years

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Controlling Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and support of management accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP CO modules, with a strong focus on product costing, cost object controlling, and integration with other core business functions. This role requires a blend of functional configuration skills and the ability to collaborate across finance and operational teams.

Required Experience
Overall Experience: 10+ years of relevant SAP Finance and Controlling experience.

S/4HANA Experience: 4+ years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA Controlling experience.

Project Execution: Minimum of 2 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, rollout, or major enhancement projects (preferred).

Core Competencies: Expert-level knowledge in Product Costing, Cost Object Controlling, Standard Cost Estimation, Variance Analysis, WIP, Settlement, Material Ledger, and Actual Costing.

 

Essential Skills & Responsibilities

1. Functional Configuration & Architecture

Configure and support core CO processes including Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Allocations, Planning, Budgeting, and Period-End Closing.

Leverage deep knowledge of the S/4HANA Finance architecture (Universal Journal, integrated FI-CO postings) to ensure real-time margin visibility and accurate management reporting.

Define and maintain Costing Variants, Cost Component Structures, and Overhead Calculation methodologies.

 

2. Integration & Technical Acumen

Ensure seamless integration between CO and other modules: FI, MM, SD, PP, PS, EWM, TM, and Asset Accounting.

Prepare detailed Functional Specifications for RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows).

Validate solution designs against SAP best practices, recommending standard processes where possible.

 

3. Reporting & Analytics

Utilize SAP Fiori applications, Embedded Analytics, and CDS-based reporting to build Management Reporting Dashboards and support Profitability Analysis (CO-PA/Margin Analysis).

 

4. Project Delivery & Documentation

Lead requirement gathering and Fit-to-Standard workshops.

Prepare comprehensive documentation including Business Process Design Documents, Configuration Rationale, Test Scripts, and Training Materials.

Support Cutover planning, Mock Cutover cycles, and Hypercare stabilization.

 

5. Testing & Support

Execute Unit, Integration, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing.

Manage Defect Triage and resolve Month-End Close issues.

Provide L3 Production Support and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

 

Key Skills & Keywords
Mandatory Skills: SAP S/4HANA Controlling, SAP CO, Management Accounting, Product Costing, Cost Object Controlling, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).

 

Keywords: SAP FICO, Standard Cost Estimate, Costing Variant, Variance Analysis, Work in Process (WIP), Settlement, ACDOCA, Universal Journal, Allocation Cycles, Assessment, Distribution, Activity Types, SAP Fiori, Embedded Analytics, FI/MM/SD/PP/PS Integration, RICEFW, Cutover, Hypercare.

 

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

 

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities. Proven ability to work in multi-vendor, Agile/Hybrid environments with strong problem-solving skills.

 

Pre-Screening Questionnaire
How many years of hands-on SAP CO and S/4HANA Controlling experience do you possess?

Please detail your role in at least two end-to-end S/4HANA implementations.

Describe your experience with Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Allocations, and Period-End Close.

Walk us through your experience with Product Costing, including Standard Cost Estimates and Variance Analysis.

What is your experience with Profitability Analysis, Universal Journal (ACDOCA), and SAP Fiori reporting?

Describe your integration experience between CO and FI, MM, SD, and PP.

Have you prepared functional specifications for RICEFW objects? If so, please provide examples.

Outline your experience with Data Migration, Testing cycles, Cutover, and Hypercare support.