SAP Funds & Grants Manager - Finance Tech Lead

EY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP Funds Management and Grants Management implementations for government clients. The role bridges business needs and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with budgeting and financial controls while coordinating across Finance, Procurement, and Treasury teams.

The position requires extensive SAP S/4 experience, strong leadership, and client-facing skills, with travel to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 8+ years of SAP S/4 Implementation experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Funds Management and Grants management.
• Strong experience with SAP Financial Accounting (FI), including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
• Experience leading SAP implementation projects and managing functional teams.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, appropriations, funds control, and public sector financial operations.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Funds Management and SAP Grants Management solutions for government clients.
• Define and implement funds control, budget availability control, commitment management, and budget execution processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on budget formulation, budget execution, and financial compliance requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, design workshops, and solution validation sessions.
• Lead integration between SAP Funds Management and SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting Budgeting, Grants Management, Procurement, Project Systems, and Treasury.
• Ensure accurate financial postings, reporting, and reconciliation across integrated SAP modules.
• Manage SAP functional consultants and project resources.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, deliverables, quality assurance, and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engagement economics

Team leadership

Opportunity identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

SAP Funds Management

SAP Grants Management

SAP FI

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP Funds Management and Grants Management implementations for government clients. The role bridges business needs and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with budgeting and financial controls while coordinating across Finance, Procurement, and Treasury teams.

The position requires extensive SAP S/4 experience, strong leadership, and client-facing skills, with travel to meet client needs.