SAP Controlling (CO) Consultant (Project Systems)
Remote
The Senior SAP FICO/CO‑PS Consultant will serve as a Finance SME supporting a large utilities transformation program, with a strong focus on SAP Controlling (CO) and Project Systems (PS) configuration. This role requires deep hands‑on experience in CO‑PS within S/4HANA, along with the ability to translate complex accounting, FERC, and nuclear industry requirements into effective system design. The consultant will work onsite at client locations in Denver or Minneapolis, supporting implementation activities across a large multi‑workstream team. Candidates must have utilities industry experience, nuclear process knowledge, and the ability to perform end‑to‑end configuration in FICO, CO, and PS. 75-80% travel.
Working with a team of 100 people across all work streams- 30/40 team members within finance. Needs to have done at least 1-2 S4 implementations within the utility industry, because the configurations within this industry is different due to different regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead configuration and solution design for SAP CO and Project Systems within S/4HANA
• Support financial process design for utilities and nuclear regulatory environments
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across a large deployment program
• Translate FERC and accounting requirements into system functionality
• Provide expertise during integration, testing, defect resolution, and cutover
• Partner with client stakeholders to ensure solution accuracy and compliance
• Travel 75–80% to client sites as needed
Enterprise Req Skills
Nuclear Industry knowledge,Utilities industry knowledge,sap project system,sap controlling,Sap FICO,S/4 Hana,FERC accounting,SAP COPA
Top Skills Details
1. SAP Controlling (CO) with deep Project Systems (PS) configuration
This is the core requirement because the role is heavily CO‑driven and requires advanced configuration expertise specific to utilities projects and project‑based accounting.
2. Utilities and nuclear industry process knowledge
The candidate must understand nuclear process flows and regulatory requirements, which directly impact how CO/PS and FERC accounting are configured and executed.
3. Strong accounting and FERC regulatory finance background
The role supports a highly regulated environment, so the ability to apply accounting principles and FERC standards within SAP is essential for accurate reporting and compliance.
Expert Level
External Communities Job Description
This role represents the organization within the broader SAP and utilities communities by sharing best practices, contributing to industry knowledge, and supporting collaboration across external stakeholders. The consultant helps strengthen the company’s presence in the SAP ecosystem through participation in user groups, forums, and cross‑industry engagements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills
• SAP Controlling (CO)
• SAP Project Systems (PS)
• SAP FICO configuration
• S/4HANA Finance
• Utilities industry experience (nuclear strongly preferred)
• FERC accounting knowledge
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 9 years of SAP experience
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