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Role name: SAP Finance and Controlling Solution Architect Work site: San Francisco ,CA (Remote) Contract
Lead the design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, including core modules such as FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), Asset Accounting (AA), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Bank Accounting.
Translate complex business requirements into SAP finance system solutions and architecture.
Drive greenfield/brownfield implementations, migrations from ECC to S/4HANA, and system upgrades.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams to deliver end-to-end finance solutions.
Ensure integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and external systems.
Provide technical leadership and best practice guidance across SAP S/4HANA finance capabilities including:
Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
Central Finance (cFIN)
Group Reporting
Profitability Analysis (COPA)
Planning and Budgeting (SAP Analytics Cloud or BPC)
Define data migration strategies and oversee successful cutover activities for finance.
Create and maintain detailed solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps.
Stay updated with SAP innovations (e.g., RISE with SAP, SAP Fiori apps, Embedded Analytics) and advise on adoption.
Mentor project teams and ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and security standards.
Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes and regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology.
Proven track record of leading full lifecycle implementations and complex transformation programs.
Familiarity with Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Treasury Management is highly desirable.
Experience with integration tools (e.g., BTP, PI/PO, CPI) and reporting tools (e.g., Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud) is a plus.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.