Lead SAP FICO Consultant

Local World; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Local World in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Lead SAP FI/CO Consultant to lead design, configuration, testing, and implementation across GL, AP, AR, Banking, and Fixed Assets. The role partners with Finance, Accounting, and technology teams to translate business requirements into practical solutions.

You will develop functional specifications, collaborate with developers on enhancements, and prepare RICEFW specs for reports and interfaces. Onsite five days/week in LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience.
• Strong functional expertise in GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger.
• Experience integrating FI/CO with SAP MM, SD, or other modules.
• Experience developing functional specifications and working closely with technical teams.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori applications used in finance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP FI/CO solution design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Support GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales Operations, and technical teams.
• Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with developers on enhancements and reports.
• Develop RICEFW specifications for reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows.
• Manage enhancements, production issues, system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Support quarter-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Maintain financial-data accuracy and assist with audit and compliance requirements.
• Create test cases, process documentation, and end-user training materials.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Financial processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/IS

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Job description

Employment: Full-time opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Lead SAP FICO Consultant to serve as a key liaison among Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and Technology teams.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on SAP professional who can translate complex business requirements into practical solutions, lead functional configuration, and support business-critical financial processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead SAP FI/CO solution design, configuration, testing, and implementation
• Support GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales Operations, and technical teams
• Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with developers on enhancements and reports
• Develop RICEFW specifications for reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows
• Manage enhancements, production issues, system upgrades, and process improvements
• Support quarter-end and year-end financial close activities
• Maintain financial-data accuracy and assist with audit and compliance requirements
• Create test cases, process documentation, and end-user training materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• At least seven (7) years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience
• Strong functional expertise in GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger
• Experience integrating FI/CO with SAP MM, SD, or other modules
• Experience developing functional specifications and working closely with technical teams
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori applications used in finance processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to Have experience:

• SAP S/4HANA implementation or support
• Rights-management systems or SAP IPM
• SAP BW and BPC integrations
• Media, entertainment, or another rights-driven industry

This position requires onsite attendance five days per week in Los Angeles, California. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.