SAP Funds & Grants Manager – Public Sector Finance

EY; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 143,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP funds and grants management initiatives for government clients in the United States. The role will bridge business needs with technical SAP solutions, shaping how funds control and budgeting are executed within large, complex programs.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee design workshops, and ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements across FI modules, with regular client interaction and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 8+ years of SAP S/4 Implementation experience.
• 5+ years with SAP Funds Management and Grants Management.
• Strong experience with SAP FI, including GL, AP, AR, 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

Client-facing

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field

Tools

SAP Funds Management

SAP Grants Management

SAP FI

General Ledger/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Job description

EY is seeking a senior Manager in Technology Analysis to lead SAP funds and grants management initiatives for government clients in the United States. The role will bridge business needs with technical SAP solutions, shaping how funds control and budgeting are executed within large, complex programs.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee design workshops, and ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements across FI modules, with regular client interaction and travel.