SAP Finance Architect

TechDigital Group; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Minnesota is looking for an experienced S/4HANA Finance Architect to play a key leadership role in a complex ERP transformation program. The ideal candidate must possess over 12 years of SAP Finance experience, with expertise in S/4HANA programs and Universal Journal understanding. You will be responsible for solution architecture design and engage with senior stakeholders, overseeing configuration and testing processes. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP Finance experience, including 2+ full-cycle S/4HANA programs.
• Expert knowledge of Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and financial data structures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end S/4HANA finance architecture design.
• Serve as the primary finance design authority for key stakeholders.
• Provide oversight during configuration and testing cycles.

Skills

SAP Finance expertise

S/4HANA implementation knowledge

Universal Journal understanding

Integration design ability

Leadership and communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

S/4HANA Finance Architect to play a key leadership role in a complex, multi‑entity ERP Transformation Program involving a Brownfield Conversion (ECC → S/4HANA Private Cloud) and a Greenfield S/4HANA implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design
  • Lead the end‑to‑end S/4HANA Finance architecture, covering FI, CO, New GL/Universal Journal, AA, AP, AR, Banking, Treasury, and integration to logistics modules.
  • Drive conversion readiness activities, including CVI (BP Conversion), Universal Journal migration, and simplification item remediation.
  • Define the target financial data model, including:
    • Chart of Accounts (CoA) harmonization
    • Cost center, profit center, segment, fund, grant design
    • Tax, asset accounting, treasury and cash processes
    • IFRS/GAAP reporting alignment
  • Architect SAP Best Practices adoption for the Greenfield implementation and guide design decisions aligned with Clean Core principles.
• Client Engagement & Leadership
  • Serve as the primary finance design authority in front of senior stakeholders.
  • Conduct workshops: Client, Fit/Gap, Design, and Playback Sessions.
• Implementation & Delivery Oversight
  • Provide functional oversight during configuration, development, and testing cycles.
  • Guide the creation of:
    • Functional specifications (WRICEF)
    • Integration designs (Ariba, SuccessFactors, WFS, banking, external portals)
    • Migration objects for Greenfield Implementation
  • Ensure smooth execution of SIT, UAT, and Cutover readiness.
  • Support cutover, reconciliations, mock conversions, and month‑end validation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Technical & Functional Expertise
  • 12+ years of SAP Finance experience; 2+ full‑cycle S/4HANA programs required.
  • Expert‑level understanding of Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and S/4HANA financial data structures.
• Deep knowledge of following S/4HANA Finance Modules
  • Financial Accounting (FI)
    • General Ledger (New GL)
    • Accounts Payable (AP)
    • Accounts Receivable (AR)
    • Bank Accounting
    • Cash Journal & Cash Operations
  • Asset Accounting (New AA)
    • Parallel valuations
    • Depreciation areas
    • Integration with Project Systems, PM, and Procurement
  • Controlling (CO) Expertise
    • Cost Center Accounting
    • Internal Orders
    • Profit Center & Segment reporting
    • Product Costing & Actual Costing
    • Event‑based revenue/cost postings (EBRP)
  • Treasury/Banking
    • Bank Account Management (BAM)
    • Cash Position & Forecasting
    • Payment formats (ACH, wires), lockbox, and MBC
    • Treasury instruments (optional but highly valued)
• Strong exposure to:
  • S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion
  • Finance Object Data Mapping and Transformation
  • Business Partner (CVI) conversion
  • Embedded Analytics & Fiori apps
• Architecture & Integration
  • Expertise in designing integrations with:
    • Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, Utility IS‑U (optional)
    • Banking interfaces, MBC, EDI, 3rd‑party procurement systems
  • Deep knowledge of integrations between:
    • FI–MM (GR/IR, inventory valuation)
    • FI–SD (billing, rev rec, credit management)
    • FI–PM/EAM (asset postings, maintenance orders)
    • FI–HR/SuccessFactors (payroll, cost allocations)
    • FI–Ariba (Sourcing, Contracts, P2P)
  • Ability to evaluate customizations vs. SAP standard, ensuring "Clean Core."
• Leadership Skills
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive‑level presence.
  • Ability to facilitate workshops with senior finance stakeholders.
  • Leading functional teams across FI/CO/AA/Banking/Treasury.
  • Representing Finance in program governance, RAID reviews, stage gates.