SAP FI Functional Specialist

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort seeks a seasoned SAP FI leader to guide the platform transition, including planning, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. You will provide critical leadership and guidance to functions, leveraging deep SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise to optimize processes across P2P, O2C, and R2R.

The role requires driving finance transformation, validating impacts of new requirements, and ensuring SOX compliance with strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting.
• Strong leadership with a track record delivering large-scale technology transformations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAP FI subject matter expert for Finance processes.
• Manage SAP Finance configuration and solution design.
• Support finance transformation initiatives.
• Lead solution design workshops with business stakeholders.
• Evaluate impacts of new business requirements on SAP Finance processes.
• Configure SAP FI solutions and manage changes and transports.
• Maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Support SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Develop Finance user training and mentor analysts.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/IS

Job description

This role involves managing all aspects of the platform transition, including planning, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical leadership and guidance to functions, utilizing your extensive knowledge and experience of the SAP S/4 HANA system.

Position Responsibilities

• SAP Functional Leadership
  • Serve as the SAP FI subject matter expert for Finance processes.
  • Manage SAP Finance configuration and solution design.
  • Support finance transformation initiatives.
  • Recommend best practices and process improvements.
  • Lead solution design workshops with business stakeholders.
  • Evaluate impacts of new business requirements on SAP Finance processes.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance Support
• Business Process Optimization
  • Analyze current business processes.
  • Identify automation opportunities.
  • Reduce manual activities.
  • Improve reporting and financial visibility.
  • Support AI and workflow automation initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of:
    • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
    • Order-to-Cash (O2C)
    • Record-to-Report (R2R)
    • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Configure and Change Management
  • Configure SAP FI solutions.
  • Validate master data structures.
  • Test new enhancements.
  • Support releases and upgrades.
  • Manage transport and change requests.
  • Maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Compliance & Controls
  • Support SOX compliance.
  • Maintain segregation of duties requirements.
  • Ensure audit readiness.
  • Support GRC controls.
  • Establish financial governance standards.
  • Participate in internal and external audits.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
  • Develop Finance user training.
  • Mentor analysts and business users.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer from consulting partners.
  • Build internal SAP Finance competency.

Nature & Scope

• Is recognized as a subject matter expert in the job area
• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the integral functions, features, and capabilities of SAP S/4 HANA Financial Accounting
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving large-scale technology transformation projects to completion.
• Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and robust decision‑making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Education/Certification

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To

• Director of IT Applications

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition, genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities.