Lead Enterprise Application Solutions Architect (SAP)

United Therapeutics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plans

Paid parental leave benefits

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is looking for a skilled professional to develop and maintain financial systems architecture, focusing on SAP solutions. The role requires 10+ years of SAP FI/CO experience and is designed to enhance operational efficiency through comprehensive solution development.

This hybrid role is based in Durham, NC or Silver Spring, MD, requiring in-office attendance at least three days a week. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple applications effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience in the FI/CO area.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven ability to identify and own high-priority tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and manage project activities.
• Complete functional testing and documentation.
• Propose and architect solutions for process pain points.

Skills

SAP functional experience in FI/CO

Financial reporting standards knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

Job Overview

This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving a financial systems architecture that leverages our software investments to deliver high value solutions to our business partners. The role leads comprehensive solution development involving the management of multiple applications and/or modules of SAP. It retains and builds expert level knowledge as business needs and projects necessitate, and can also serve as a change champion and project manager of complex efforts involving specialty skills from third party consultants or other UT experts.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of system requirements spanning multiple SAP modules, leverage internal and external resources to build requisite technical knowledge, and construct optimal solution design.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and manage project activities in accordance with shared goals of stakeholders.
• Complete functional testing and documentation; identify and implement internal process improvement efficiencies, including test automation.
• Review consultant and peer analysis of system issues to ensure alignment with overall system design.
• Unlock value for business partners by proposing and architecting solutions to address system and business process pain points.
• Ensure proper change management and controls are followed for delivery solution; find opportunities to improve internal change management and system governance processes.
• Build and maintain workstream priorities and roadmap; identify and implement solution components culminating in robust solution platforms for continuous process efficiency and improvement.
• Evaluate and improve system controls and control processes; suggest and design solutions for manual processes including establishment of system workflows.
• Partner with workstream business process owners to construct roadmap of priorities and track progress against roadmap items.
• Identify needs for increased system user expertise and coordinate training sessions leveraging internal and external resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field
• 10+ years of hands‑on SAP functional experience in the FI/CO area
• 4+ years of supporting and maintaining a live SAP environment
• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Prior experience in accounting or business process solutions/consulting
• Proven track record achieving results in complex situations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (verbal/written)
• Ability to convert business needs into technical requirements and design robust technical solutions
• Proven ability to identify, focus, and own high‑priority tasks to manage delivery to project timelines
• Self‑starter with strong work ethic, ability to see tasks to completion
• Excellent time‑management skills including strong ability to multi‑task without compromising quality
• Proven ability to develop strong personal relationships and work well in a team environment
• Detail‑oriented and organized
• Understands and incorporates comments and feedback during daily activities and meetings
• Possesses a knowledge‑sharing mindset, effectively able to explain technical concepts in written form and via presentation
• Comfortable challenging external consultants and vendors in technical approach for most efficient and creative solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• SAP experience in Life Sciences and validated systems
• Experience with AP automation system such as ReadSoft, OpenText, or Ariba

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certification
• Experience with S/4HANA and system migration/upgrade efforts
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); Concur; TrinTech or other account reconciliation software; ServiceNow; GL Wand (InsightSoftware)

Job Location

This hybrid role is located at offices in either Durham, NC or Silver Spring, MD and requires reporting to the office at least three days a week. In‑office requirements could increase based on business needs.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $153,000 - $205,000 per year and reflects our good‑faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401(k) and ESPP), paid time off and paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.