SAP FICO Architect SAP S/4HANA (Finance Industry)

Job Title: SAP FICO Architect SAP S/4HANA (Finance Industry)
Locations: Alpharetta, GA preferred, Berkeley Heights, NJ, Omaha, NE (Any Location is fine) - Hybrid Role in any of the locations mentioned.
Department: Finance Technology / Enterprise Applications
Reports To: Sr. Director of Financial Systems
We require the candidates on our W2. Any visa holder who can work on our W2 is eligible. Preference will be given to s and s.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned SAP FICO Architect with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA to lead the design and implementation of financial systems within a dynamic finance industry environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align SAP capabilities with complex financial operations, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead SAP S/4HANA Finance (1909 and beyond) solutions tailored to financial services operations, including banking, insurance, or investment management.
• Design and configure core FICO modules: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Controlling (CO), and Bank Accounting.
• Implement advanced S/4HANA features such as Universal Journal, Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., SOX, IFRS, GAAP) and support audit and risk management processes.
• Integrate SAP with financial platforms such as Treasury Management Systems (TMS), Risk & Compliance tools, and external reporting systems.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable SAP solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams through Fit-to-Standard workshops, blueprinting, and solution design.
• Provide governance and oversight for SAP FICO development, testing, and deployment.
  Stay current with SAP innovations and finance industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, with at least 3 full life cycle implementation Hands-On experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Strong understanding of financial services processes, including regulatory reporting, financial consolidation, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• SAP certification in FICO or S/4HANA Finance is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Treasury & Risk Management.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP, Fiori UX, and cloud-based finance integrations.
• Exposure to global financial operations, multi-entity structures, and shared services models.
• Knowledge of data governance, master data management, and financial analytics.