Director, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance Lead

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in the United States is seeking a Director, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance Lead to join our Advisory Services practice in Chicago. You will lead SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance implementations end-to-end, driving Fit-to-Standard adoption and clean-core principles while engaging with CFOs and finance leaders to translate business requirements into cloud-enabled finance solutions.

This senior leadership role requires 12+ years of SAP Finance consulting, multiple

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP Finance consulting experience with multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Led at least three SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance implementations.
• Deep knowledge of Record-to-Report processes (GL, AP, AR, FA, Treasury, FR).
• Hands-on with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, CBC, SAP Activate, SAP Cloud ALM, and SAP Business AI capabilities.
• Ability to lead executive discussions with CFOs and Finance leadership; willing to travel; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance implementations from design through deployment.
• Drive Fit-to-Standard adoption, clean-core principles, and SAP best practices across finance.
• Lead client workshops and executive discussions to align requirements with cloud capabilities.
• Design and deploy end-to-end Finance solutions including R2R, Treasury, AA, FR, and PFM.
• Oversee delivery teams across design, config, testing, data conversion, and cutover; mentor consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Executive-level discussions

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

CBC

SAP Activate

SAP Cloud ALM

SAP Business AI

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance Lead to join our Advisory Services practice

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition (GROW & GROW Fast) Finance implementations from solution design through deployment and stabilization.
• Serve as the Finance solution authority, driving Fit-to-Standard adoption, clean-core principles, and SAP best practices across finance processes.
• Lead client workshops and executive discussions to align business requirements with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud capabilities.
• Design and deploy end-to-end Finance solutions including Record-to-Report, Treasury, Asset Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Project Financial Management.
• Oversee functional delivery teams and provide leadership across design, configuration, testing, data conversion, and cutover activities.
• Lead sales pursuits, solutioning, estimation, proposal development, and pursuit activities for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud opportunities.
• Mentor and develop consulting professionals while contributing to the growth of the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud practice.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP Finance consulting experience with multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Proven experience leading at least three SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance implementations in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Record-to-Report processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, including Fit-to-Standard methodology, Central Business Configuration (CBC), SAP Activate, SAP Cloud ALM, and emerging SAP Business AI and Agentic AI capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead executive-level discussions with CFOs, Controllers, and Finance leadership teams.
• Experience selling, scoping, estimating, and delivering SAP transformation programs.
• Experience supporting Private Equity portfolio companies, carve-outs, integrations, or accelerated ERP deployments is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills with a proven record of building high-performing teams and delivering successful SAP programs.
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)