SAP ERP Risk & Automation Consultant

Description

Senior SAP ERP Risk & Automation Consultant (targeting candidates in Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Columbus, Boston, Charlotte, Tampa or Atlanta)

We are looking for one to join a consulting practice supporting complex SAP risk, controls, and automation initiatives. This role focuses on designing, testing, and optimizing SAP automated application controls across ERP implementations and transformations where you will serve as a subject-matter expert for SAP controls, working closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

Design, test, and assess SAP automated application controls

Identify SAP functional configuration options to automate controls and reduce manual risk

Lead SAP application control testing, including validating test scripts and reviewing results

Act as SAP application controls SME for financial, SOX, and regulatory audits

Assess application control design on new SAP implementations and identify automation opportunities

Support SAP transformation initiatives including process modeling, governance, testing, and data migration

Conduct research on SAP configuration and propose practical, risk-focused solutions

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders

Support SAP Segregation of Duties and sensitive access assessments

Lead and mentor team members while managing multiple client engagements

Scope, plan, and manage engagements including budgets, timelines, and delivery quality

Interested candidates should submit resumes to sally.lander@roberthalf.(com).

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with SAP in risk, controls, audit, or implementation roles

Strong understanding of SAP business processes, application controls, and ERP risk

Hands-on experience with ERP implementations; functional SAP experience is a plus

Familiarity with SOX, ICFR, data privacy, and other audit or regulatory frameworks

Experience acting as a client-facing SME and engaging senior stakeholders

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in fast-paced environments

Proven experience managing projects, teams, and engagement financials

Prior consulting experience

IT General Controls experience

Exposure to SAP security and GRC concepts

Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar

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