Sr Manager, SAP CO Architect

Propelis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Propelis seeks an SAP CO Sr Manager to lead transformation at the intersection of business and technology. As SAP CO Architect/Functional Lead, you will design, build, test, and deploy CO solutions including CO-PA, costing, and RAR across service engagements.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in SAP Controlling with deep CO-PA/PS expertise and strong stakeholder skills. Remote US role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of SAP Controlling CO experience with solution architecture expertise.
• Deep functional expertise in CO-PA, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, PS.
• Strong knowledge of CO integrations with SD, MM, PP, PS, FI modules.
• Familiarity with activity-based costing, transfer pricing, allocations and profit center reorganizations.
• Experience in the service industry.
• End-to-end business processes: Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, Record-to-Report.
• Experience in revenue-recognition models (RA keys, WIP, POC).
• SAP ECC Controlling certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process and solution expert for SAP CO, driving standardization and innovation.
• Engage in design for CO-PA, Costing, Result Analysis, PS, and RAR.
• Partner with business teams to map capabilities and CO-PA features.
• Define scope, confirm customizations, provide input for roadmaps.
• Lead and support project teams in planning, execution, and delivery of user stories.
• Identify risks, resolve defects, and remove roadblocks for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with functional and development teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop cutover plans and test scope for end-to-end solutions.
• Perform FIT/GAP analysis and write functional specs for RICEFW; support integration testing.
• Provide ongoing support for cost center planning, allocations, and CO-PA assessments.
• Support COE in upgrades, patches, and integration with new apps.

Skills

SAP CO

CO-PA

Cost Center Accounting

Internal Orders

Product Costing

Project Systems (PS)

Revenue Accounting (RAR)

End-to-End processes

ECC Controlling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Job description

Join Us as an SAP CO Sr Manager - Drive Transformation at the Intersection of Business and Technology

Join our dynamic organization, a leader in Professional services, committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business success. We are seeking a highly skilled SAP CO Architect to join our innovative IT team and help shape the future of our IT systems. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Functional Lead - SAP CO to drive digital transformation within Propelis. As the SAP CO Lead, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, external consultants, and the COE team to design, build, test, and deploy solutions in SAP Controlling (CO). This role also provides critical support for operations, including month-end and year-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the process and solution expert for SAP CO, driving process standardization and innovation.
• Engage in solution design for Profitability Analysis(CO-PA), Costing, Result Analysis, Project Systems, and Revenue Accounting (RAR).
• Partner with business teams to map new capabilities and leverage advanced CO-PA features.
• Define process scope, confirm required customizations, and provide input for roadmap development.
• Lead and support project teams in planning, execution, and delivery of user stories.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve defects, and remove roadblocks to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with functional and development teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop comprehensive cutover plans and define test scope for end-to-end solutions.
• Perform FIT/GAP analysis, write functional specifications for RICEFW, and support integration testing.
• Provide ongoing support for cost center planning, allocations, internal orders, and CO-PA assessments.
• Support SAP COE in upgrades, patches, and integration with new applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of SAP Controlling CO experience combined with solution architecture expertise
• Deep functional expertise in CO-PA, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, and Project Systems (PS)
• Strong Knowledge of Result Analysis, Revenue Recognition, intercompany process, integrations of CO in service industries across SD, MM, PP, PS,FI modules.
• Familiarity with activity-based costing, transfer pricing, allocations and profit center reorganizations.
• Experience in service industry.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes: Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, Record-to-Report.
• Experienced in architecting and supporting revenue-recognition models, including RA keys, WIP, POC, and statutory compliance requirements
• SAP certification in ECC Controlling preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $86,643 - $140,406 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.