Lead Specialist (Team Member - Finance)

Jobgether SRL; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Global SAP exposure

Job summary

Jobgether SRL seeks an experienced SAP FI consultant to lead design, configuration, testing, and go-live support across SAP S/4HANA environments. You will translate business requirements into functional specifications for GL, AP, AR, AA, and Bank Accounting, while ensuring tax configurations and closing processes meet regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of SAP FI consulting experience and a track record in at least two end-to-end S/4HANA projects, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 6+ years SAP FI consulting experience with hands-on SAP FI
• Experience in at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations
• Solid knowledge of GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting and closing processes
• Experience configuring SAP FI and supporting implementation, testing, migration, deployment
• Understanding of accounting principles, controls, and audit requirements
• Experience integrating SAP FI with MM, SD, PP, CO, and Treasury
• Ability to gather requirements, perform fit-gap analyses, and write functional specs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex SAP issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Preferred: MBA/CA/CMA or equal qualification
• Preferred: experience with multiple global SAP implementations
• Preferred: familiarity with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting
• Preferred: SAP S/4HANA FI certification
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or medical device industries
• Work: remote with occasional travel

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP FI solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Gather business requirements and translate into functional specs
• Configure GL, AP, AR, AA, and Bank Accounting modules
• Manage tax configuration and financial closing processes
• Support integration with MM, SD, PP, CO, and Treasury
• Participate in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA projects
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend best practices
• Coordinate with technical teams on developments and enhancements
• Prepare functional specs and validate system changes
• Perform data migration validation and financial reconciliation
• Provide production support and resolve complex SAP FI issues
• Deliver user training and create documentation
• Ensure internal controls, audit compliance and regulations

Skills

SAP FI expertise

S/4HANA implementation

Requirements gathering

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication & stakeholder management

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting/IT

MBA/CA/CMA preferred

SAP S/4HANA FI certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Central Finance

Group Reporting

SAP MM/SD/PP/CO/Treasury

Job description

Accountabilities

• Lead and support SAP FI solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support across SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Gather business requirements from finance stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications and practical SAP solutions.
• Configure, maintain, and support key financial accounting modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), and Bank Accounting.
• Manage tax configuration, financial closing processes, and country-specific legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support integration between SAP FI and other modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), Controlling (CO), and Treasury.
• Participate in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, and upgrade projects, ensuring effective delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, identify process improvement opportunities, and recommend SAP best practices to standardize and optimize financial operations.
• Coordinate with technical teams on custom developments, interfaces, reports, and enhancements, ensuring alignment with functional requirements.
• Prepare functional specifications, support integration testing, and validate that system changes meet business and operational needs.
• Perform data migration validation and financial reconciliation activities to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Provide production support, investigate complex SAP FI issues, and implement effective resolutions to minimize business disruption.
• Facilitate user training, develop documentation, and support stakeholders in adopting new systems and processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, financial accounting standards, and applicable compliance obligations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least six years of SAP FI consulting experience, with hands-on expertise in SAP Financial Accounting.
• Experience participating in at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, and financial closing processes.
• Experience configuring SAP FI solutions and supporting implementation, testing, migration, deployment, and post-production activities.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles, applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience integrating SAP FI with other SAP modules and external systems, particularly MM, SD, PP, CO, and Treasury.
• Ability to gather requirements, conduct fit-gap assessments, develop functional specifications, and collaborate with technical teams on system enhancements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex financial system issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with finance users and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute effectively to collaborative project environments.
• Preferred: MBA in Finance, Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Preferred: Experience supporting multiple global SAP implementation and production support projects.
• Preferred: Familiarity with SAP Fiori, Central Finance, and SAP Group Reporting.
• Preferred: SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting certification.
• Preferred: Experience in the manufacturing or medical device industry.
• Work requirements: Ability to work remotely and undertake occasional travel as required.

Benefits:

• Work arrangement: Remote position based in India.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Professional development: Opportunity to contribute to SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, upgrades, and financial transformation initiatives.
• Technical exposure: Work with core SAP FI modules, cross-functional integrations, and enterprise financial systems.
• Collaborative environment: Partner with finance stakeholders, technical teams, and business users on process optimization and system improvements.
• Career growth: Opportunity to strengthen SAP consulting expertise and contribute to complex, cross-functional business initiatives.
• Salary and compensation: Specific salary details are not provided in the job description.
• Healthcare, paid leave, and additional benefits: Not specified in the job description.