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Role: SAP Architect - BRIM - FI -CA
Location: Boston, MA or Vancouver, WA (Portland nearest)
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Contract Accounting (FI-CA) and SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management) solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in architecting and integrating complex revenue recognition and contract accounting processes , ensuring seamless interaction between SAP RAR, FI-CA, and other finance and billing modules. The architect will work closely with business teams, technical teams, and stakeholders to design scalable and compliant financial solutions, ensuring adherence to IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition standards .
Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design
- Lead the end-to-end architecture for SAP RAR & FI-CA integration within integrating SFDC and SAP BRIM
- Design and implement revenue recognition models for subscription-based, milestone-based, and usage-based contracts.
- Define SAP RAR & FI-CA integration points with SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management), and FI-GL.
- Ensure SAP FI-CA supports accounts receivable, invoice processing, payment handling, dunning, and settlements.
- Architect event-based revenue recognition and automated contract modifications & allocations in SAP RAR.
- Lead the design & architecture of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) process, integrating SFDC and SAP BRIM and RAR
- Develop and document business process flows, functional design, and technical specifications.
- Ensure SAP BRIM modules (Subscription Order Management (SOM), Convergent Charging (CC), Convergent Invoicing (CI), and FI-CA) are optimized for customer needs.
- Define and implement revenue recognition processes using SAP RAR in compliance with IFRS 15 / ASC 606.
- Provide guidance on subscription, usage-based, and hybrid billing models.
- Ensure IFRS 15 / ASC 606 compliance by defining standardized revenue recognition frameworks.
- Design and implement audit trails, reconciliation processes, and revenue recognition event triggers.
- Optimize SAP RAR for real-time revenue processing, contract modifications, and POB adjustments.
- Implement business rules for contract-based and usage-based revenue recognition.
- Develop enhanced reporting and analytics for revenue forecasts and profitability tracking.
- Implementation knowledge with salesforce integration on various Buneiss processes like upsell, upgrade, renewals, and other types of selling motions Implementation & Integration
- Oversee the end-to-end implementation of SAP BRIM and RAR.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of BRIM and RAR with other SAP modules (, FI-CA and FICO)
- Optimize order management, contract lifecycle, invoicing, and settlement processes. Technical Leadership & Best Practices
- Provide technical leadership in SAP BRIM, SAP RAR, and OTC implementations.
- Establish best practices for SAP S/4HANA transformation projects .
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance .
- Define custom enhancements and automation solutions in SAP BRIM and RAR.
- Conduct system health checks, performance tuning, and process optimizations . Stakeholder & Team Management
- Work closely with business stakeholders to define OTC business requirements.
- Lead workshops, training sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) .
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and enhancements post-implementation.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of SAP Finance experience , with at least 5+ years of deep expertise in SAP RAR & FI-CA .
- Hands-on experience with SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) & FI-CA (Contract Accounting) .
- Strong knowledge of SAP BRIM (SOM, CC, CI), SD, and FI-GL integration .
- Expertise in revenue contract management, POB allocation, and event-based revenue processing in SAP RAR.
- In-depth understanding of FI-CA functionalities, including subledger accounting, payment handling, and collections .
- Experience implementing IFRS 15 / ASC 606 compliance frameworks in SAP RAR.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations .
- Ability to define custom enhancements, automation, and optimization strategies .
- Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills .
Preferred Qualifications:
SAP Certification in BRIM, RAR, or S/4HANA Finance.
Experience with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and cloud-based integrations.
Knowledge of AI/ML-based pricing or predictive analytics for billing and revenue management.
Experience with DevOps methodologies, and SAP automation tools.