SAP FICO Functional Consultant – RTR & Group Reporting

Accelon Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelon Consulting seeks a senior SAP FICO Business Analyst to drive end-to-end RTR implementations, focusing on Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close. You will guide project teams, configure Group Reporting, manage consolidation rules, and support intercompany processes within SAP S/4HANA.

You will also participate in day-to-day Scrum activities and collaborate with Finance stakeholders to translate requirements into SAP solutions, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of SAP FICO business analyst experience.
• 5+ years in SAP FI/RTR with Group Reporting or BPC Consolidation experience.
• Strong knowledge of GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and FIORI; hands-on configuration in Group Reporting.
• Understanding of consolidation concepts and intercompany processes; FP&A context helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end SAP RTR implementations, rollouts, and support across GL, Group Reporting, and Consolidation.
• Configure SAP Group Reporting: data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination and investments consolidation.
• Design consolidation rules, ownership structures, consolidation units, and validation methods.
• Manage master data for FS items, consolidation units, versions; handle IC reconciliation/elimination.
• Support currency translation methods; ensure accurate close and reporting.
• Coordinate month/quarter/year-end closing activities within SAP FI-GL and related modules; prepare specs, tests, and training.

Skills

SAP FICO

Group Reporting

RTR processes

Intercompany Reconciliation

Scrum

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Mgmt

US GAAP IFRS

S/4HANA

FI-AA

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business/Accounting, or equivalent experience

Job description

This position requires configuration and solution expertise and will provide application/functional support in the FI-GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Forex Valuation, Asset Accounting, & Financial Close modules, with a key focus on Group Consolidation & Reporting.

Significant strong experience as a BSA & SAP FI is required to provide guidance and insights to project team members and the business.

In addition to the project-based initiatives, this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day Scrum activities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support of SAP RTR processes: General Ledger, Ledger Groups, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close
• Configure and support SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR): data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments
• Design and maintain Group Consolidation rules: ownership structures, consolidation units, consolidation groups, and validation methods
• Manage master data setup for FS items, breakdown categories, consolidation units, and versions
• Handle intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes, including IC matching and elimination of IC profit/loss
• Support currency translation methods (historical, average, closing rates)
• Configure and troubleshoot data monitor, consolidation monitor, and consolidation workspace activities
• Configure and support Fixed Assets (FI-AA): asset master data, asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, acquisitions/retirements/transfers, AUC settlement, reporting, and month-end processes
• Support integration between SAP and BlackLine for account reconciliation, financial close management, and task management
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within SAP FI-GL
• Define and execute financial close processes: accrual postings, recurring entries, provisions, allocations, reclassifications, and closing adjustments
• Support foreign currency valuation/revaluation including unrealized FX gain/loss accounting
• Configure and support Project Accounting: WBS elements, project structures, budgeting, planning, cost collection, settlement rules, and period-end closing
• Support capitalization of projects (AuC to final asset settlement) and ensure accurate reflection in Fixed Assets
• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into SAP solutions
• Support integration across SAP S/4HANA Finance, Group Reporting, CO, FI, AA, BRIM, FICA-AR, AP, and BlackLine
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and training materials
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and UAT
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAP as applicable

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• 8–10+ years of SAP FICO business analyst experience
• 5+ years in SAP FI/RTR with at least 2–3 years hands-on SAP Group Reporting and/or BPC Consolidation experience
• Detailed understanding of SAP FICO RTR processes: GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close
• SAP S/4HANA and FIORI experience
• Hands-on configuration in SAP Group Reporting: data monitor, consolidation monitor, master data, validation rules, and consolidation of investments
• Strong understanding of consolidation concepts: legal/management consolidation, minority interest, equity pickup, IC elimination
• Hands-on Fixed Assets (FI-AA): asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, asset transactions, and AuC settlement
• Hands-on Project Accounting/Project Systems: WBS elements, budgeting/planning, cost settlement rules, and period-end closing
• In-depth knowledge of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) and Investment Management for AUC/C-WIP integrating with Project Systems
• Solid knowledge of Record to Report processes: GL, AA, FICA, AR/AP integration, Forex Valuation, financial close, and Group Reporting
• SAP FICO integration knowledge with SD, MM, and PS modules
• Understanding of IFRS/US GAAP and statutory/group reporting requirements
• Full life cycle implementation and production support experience
• Experience with complex implementations including custom solutions around sales revenue postings and Intercompany Sales
• Working experience in Scrum
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business/Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to lead discussions and present to all levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies, and tables
• Strong solutions skills: ability to assess standard functionality and identify custom solutions where needed

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Financial Closing Cockpit
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Upgrade projects