SAP Financial Controller Architect

MAM Gruppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MAM Gruppe is seeking a seasoned FI/CO Architect to lead the finance architecture across SAP S/4HANA and related systems in the United States. The role focuses on GL, consolidation, costing, and profitability analysis, driving design and implementation across modules.

You will prepare technical specifications for ABAP, analyze processes for improvements, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners. Located in the US, the position offers a bonus-based compensation structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO processes: General Ledger and financial consolidation, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Costing, Profitability Analysis, Tax Management.
• 5+ years in an SAP FICO Architect/Configuration role.
• Understanding of accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS, plus local legal requirements.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all FI/CO modules and sub-modules in use on S/4HANA
• Design and support reports, interfaces, and enhancements
• Prepare technical design documents and detailed specifications for ABAP programming
• Analyze existing business processes and data to identify improvement opportunities and develop value-adding solutions
• Partner with internal customers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and business partners to ensure successful implementations
• Own current and new localization for M&A locations, and guide external consultants on localization requests

Skills

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA FI/CO

US GAAP IFRS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ABAP

Job description

About the Role

Our industry leading client is hiring a FI/CO Architect to act as the primary architect for Finance, Controlling, and Profitability Analysis functionality across SAP S/4HANA and ancillary systems.

Responsibilities

• Support all FI/CO modules and sub-modules in use on S/4HANA
• Design and support reports, interfaces, and enhancements
• Prepare technical design documents and detailed specifications for ABAP programming
• Analyze existing business processes and data to identify improvement opportunities and develop value-adding solutions
• Partner with internal customers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and business partners to ensure successful implementations
• Own current and new localization for M&A locations, and guide external consultants on localization requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO processes: General Ledger and financial consolidation, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Standard/Actual/Activity-Based Costing, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis, and Tax Management
• 5+ years in an SAP FICO Architect/Configuration role
• Understanding of accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS, plus local legal requirements
• Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Rate: $145,000 + bonus