SAP Controlling (CO) Lead

Zohorecruit; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VMG Labs is seeking an experienced SAP Controlling (CO) Lead to join a Finance transformation team. You will design and deliver scalable SAP CO solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into effective SAP CO solutions.

Strong hands-on SAP ECC experience is required; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable. The role involves travel and a long-term engagement through end of 2028 / early 2029, with

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on SAP Controlling (CO) experience.
• Proven expertise in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) processes.
• Strong experience with Product Costing (CO-PC) and period-end processes.
• Experience in complex global manufacturing environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive governance across IT and business.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, validation, and deployment of SAP CO solutions aligned with transformation goals.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and drive decisions.
• Configure and support SAP CO for MTO/ETO processes including costing and overhead allocation.
• Provide functional leadership and ensure governance and quality throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Skills

SAP CO

ETO/MTO

Product Costing

CO-PA

CCA

Variance analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

• Additional Information San Jose, CA & Austin, TX (hybrid/on-site) with international travel
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

About Us

VMG Labs is an award-winning, modern consulting company specializing in SAP consulting, application development and integration. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the US, the company combines over 25 years of software development and consulting experience.

The company delivers well-engineered, tailored solutions that help businesses accelerate their digital projects and strengthen their competitive advantage. VMG stands for "Velocity Made Good"—a sailing term symbolizing the fastest route to a destination—reflecting the company's commitment to efficient solutions.

VMG Labs fosters a culture that emphasizes transparent client relationships, continuous learning, and innovation. The company serves diverse industries through low-code solutions, bespoke development, ERP consulting, systems integration, and AMS services.

For clients looking for great talent at competitive rates, we have three development centres in South Africa - through which we can provide world-class talent.

Job Description

VMG Labs is seeking an experienced SAP Controlling (CO) Lead to join a Finance transformation team delivered with a global consulting partner, supporting a global leader in supply chain solutions and advanced manufacturing services across multiple industries.

As the SAP Controlling (CO) Lead, you will design and deliver scalable SAP solutions aligned to business objectives, working closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into effective SAP CO solutions. Strong hands-on SAP ECC experience is required; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.

• Location: San Jose, CA & Austin, TX, with international travel
  
• Start: Immediate
  
• Duration: Long-term — through end of 2028 / early 2029
  
• Travel: 1–2 weeks per month, within and outside the US (incl. Poland and the UK); candidate must have no travel restrictions
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, validation, and deployment of SAP CO solutions aligned with business needs and transformation goals
  
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and drive solution decisions
  
• Configure and support SAP Controlling (CO) for Make-to-Order (MTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes, including: standard costing; actual costing; cost component structures and splits; overhead costing; variance analysis; Cost Center Accounting (CCA); Profit Center Accounting (PCA); Internal Orders; Profitability Analysis (CO-PA); allocations and assessments; and period-end closing activities
  
• Provide functional leadership, ensure solution governance and quality standards, and support successful delivery throughout the implementation lifecycle
  

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in SAP Controlling (CO)
  
• Proven expertise in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) business processes
  
• Strong experience with Product Costing (CO-PC), including costing design and period-end processes
  
• Experience in complex global manufacturing environments preferred
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and workshop facilitation skills
  
• Ability to lead teams, influence decision-making, and collaborate across business and IT organizations
  
• Must be authorized to work in the US and able to travel internationally without restriction (valid passport)*
  

Preferred (optional): Project Costing; Revenue Recognition using the RA key

• Long-term stability: an engagement running through end of 2028 / early 2029
  
• High-profile Finance transformation delivered alongside a global consulting partner
  
• International exposure across US, European (Poland) and UK locations
  
• Deep, hands‑on SAP CO / Product Costing work in a complex global manufacturing environment, with S/4HANA exposure
  
• Backed by VMG Labs — a certified SAP partner with ~25 years of SAP experience and a network of nearly 2,000 SAP professionals