SAP FICO Consultant (S/4HANA) - Only W2

SAP FICO Consultant (S/4HANA)

Location: Austin, TX OR Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

W2 Position

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior SAP FICO Consultant with 10+ years of experience and strong expertise in S/4HANA implementations. This role focuses on Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), driving end-to-end finance transformation, process optimization, and system integration.

The ideal candidate will lead configuration and delivery across key finance areas, ensure seamless FI integration with SD and MM modules, and support global financial operations with scalable, compliant SAP solutions.

Name	Required	Importance	Experience
SAP FICAUtilities	Yes	9	6 + Years
SAP FICO	Yes	9	6 + Years
SAP S/4HANA - Finance	Yes	9	6 + Years

Experience Required:

10+ years of SAP consulting experience

2 3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations (mandatory)

Top 3 Required Skills:

SAP FICO

SAP S/4HANA Finance

FI-SD & FI-MM Integration

Core SAP Expertise Required:

Financial Accounting (FI):

General Ledger (Classic & New GL)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Accounts Payable (AP)

Asset Accounting (AA)

Automatic Payment Programs

Financial Closing & Reporting

Controlling (CO):

Product Costing (CO-PC)

Cost Center Accounting (CCA)

Internal Orders (IO)

Profit Center Accounting (PCA)

Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)

Material Ledger / Actual Costing

Banking & Financial Operations:

Electronic Bank Statements (EBS)

Lockbox processing

Bank communication integration

Payment processing and automation

Foreign currency valuation and translation

Additional Functional Expertise:

Strong FI-MM and FI-SD integration experience

Tax processing and regulatory compliance

Local GAAP reporting and special purpose ledger

Credit management, collections, and dispute processes (FI-AR side)

Payroll accounting integration (high-level exposure)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations and enhancements in S/4HANA environments

Configure and manage FI modules including GL, AR, AP, and Asset Accounting

Drive Controlling processes including Product Costing, CO-PA, PCA, and Cost Center Accounting

Design and implement FI-SD and FI-MM integrations to ensure accurate financial postings

Configure and optimize banking processes including EBS, lockbox, and payment automation

Support financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy

Perform fit-gap analysis, solution design, and system configuration

Develop detailed functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams

Execute and support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT)

Manage data integrity, financial accuracy, and audit compliance

Provide production support and perform root cause analysis

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within finance operations

Project & Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead full project lifecycle activities, including:

Requirements gathering

Gap analysis

Solution design and configuration

Deployment and hypercare

Manage onshore/offshore teams and coordinate deliverables

Act as a primary liaison with business stakeholders and leadership

Ensure delivery aligns with scope, timelines, and quality standards

Drive continuous improvement and support finance transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field (preferred)

10+ years of SAP FICO consulting experience

Strong expertise in S/4HANA Finance

Proven experience in multiple end-to-end SAP implementations

Deep understanding of financial processes, compliance, and reporting

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models

Nice-to-Have Skills:

SAP Certification in FICO / S/4HANA Finance

Experience with advanced financial reporting and analytics

Exposure to digital finance transformation initiatives