SAP CO Architect (17755)

The Baer Group; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Baer is seeking an experienced SAP FI CO Functional Consultant for a 6-month remote project based in the United States. The consultant will lead FI/CO configuration, implementation, and optimization activities across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, and CO-PA, ensuring alignment with business requirements and financial processes.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, testing, and knowledge transfer, with occasional onsite visits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP FI/CO functional consulting experience with strong configuration in GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO-PA, internal orders.
• Experience with SAP implementations, rollouts, or support projects and knowledge of financial closing processes.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Finance, Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, and migration from ECC to S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP FI CO configuration, implementation, and enhancements.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into SAP functional solutions.
• Configure GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO-PA and cost/control processes.

Skills

SAP FI CO

GL

AP

AR

Asset Accounting

Cost center accounting

Profit center accounting

Product costing

CO-PA

Internal orders

SAP MM

SAP SD

S/4HANA Finance

Universal Journal

ECC to S/4HANA migration

Education

SAP FI/CO certification

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Baer is looking for SAP FI CO Senior Consultant for a 6-month remote project.

Title

SAP FI CO Functional Consultant

Location

Remote (Must be based in US)

Duration

6 months - Occasional onsite visits may be required

Rate

Hourly Plus Expenses Reimbursed

Alignment

W2 or C2C

Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP FI CO Functional Consultant to support a client based in Europe. The consultant will lead SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) configuration, implementation, and process optimization activities, ensuring alignment with business requirements and financial processes. This is a primarily remote, project-based opportunity for approximately six months per year, with occasional onsite travel as required.

Description

• Lead SAP FI CO configuration, implementation, and enhancement activities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into SAP functional solutions.
• Configure and maintain General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting, and Controlling processes.
• Support cost center accounting, profit center accounting, internal orders, and product costing.
• Integrate FI/CO with SAP MM, SD, and other relevant modules.
• Perform functional testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot system issues, resolve defects, and support financial period-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documentation, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver project milestones.
• Provide knowledge transfer and functional guidance to client and offshore teams.

Requirements

• Hands-on SAP FI/CO functional consulting experience with strong configuration expertise in GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, cost center and profit center accounting, product costing, CO-PA, and internal orders.
• Proven experience in SAP implementations, rollouts, enhancements, or support projects, with a strong understanding of financial and management accounting, month-end/year-end closing, and financial data migration.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, Universal Journal, New Asset Accounting, and ECC-to-S/4HANA migration.
• Strong cross-module integration experience with SAP MM and SD.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently with global teams and European-based clients.
• Experience with international projects and willingness to travel onsite occasionally, as required.
• SAP FI/CO or SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is preferred.

Company Overview

Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.#IND1 refMONa