SAP FICO

Role: SAP FI/CO Solution Architect / Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant

Please Target Candidates in the Following City/States: Tampa, FL | St. Petersburg, FL | Clearwater, FL | Brandon, FL | Riverview, FL | Lakeland, FL | Orlando, FL

End Date: Direct Hire or Contract (depending on candidate preference)

Location: Tampa, FL

Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Per Week (Monday Required Onsite)

Job Description

Our client is seeking experienced SAP FI/CO professionals to support both a strategic S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion Program and ongoing Finance & Cost business operations. These roles will serve as key liaisons between business stakeholders and IT, driving digital transformation initiatives while providing SAP architecture, solution design, business process optimization, and functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP FI/CO, with a strong focus on Controlling (CO), Material Ledger, month-end close processes, integration points, and enterprise SAP implementations. Candidates will work directly with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to improve business processes, develop roadmaps, support SAP initiatives, and deliver business value through technology.

Additional Notes

• Two opportunities available:
• SAP FI/CO S/4HANA Program Lead (Priority Opening)
• SAP FI/CO Business Collaboration & Ongoing Operations Consultant
• Priority role supports a S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion Program.
• Client would ideally like someone to start within two weeks for knowledge-transfer purposes.
• Direct-hire or contractor arrangements are both being considered.
• Environment will remain on SAP ECC through the end of 2027.
• Strong preference for candidates with both SAP ECC and S/4HANA experience.
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss:
• ECC experience
• S/4HANA experience
• Earliest start availability
• Compensation expectations
• Onsite availability
• VIM and Vertex experience are considered strong differentiators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SAP Solution Architect and trusted advisor for Finance and Cost business functions.
• Lead SAP-driven digital transformation initiatives and technology roadmaps.
• Design SAP solutions that improve operational efficiency and business agility.
• Gather requirements, analyze business processes, and create functional designs.
• Configure, develop, and implement SAP FI/CO solutions.
• Lead SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade, and transformation initiatives.
• Support SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments.
• Develop best practices, solution architectures, and governance standards.
• Coordinate integrations among FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, banking, EDI, and third-party systems.
• Prepare test plans, test scripts, UAT activities, and data conversion efforts.
• Perform root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Provide end-user support, training, and process documentation.
• Lead project teams, business workshops, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, AMS teams, vendors, and IT resources.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend improvements.
• Develop business cases and solution recommendations for future investments.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architecture leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of SAP experience.
• Strong SAP FI/CO functional expertise.
• Experience leading SAP projects and implementations.
• Strong knowledge of business process design and optimization.
• Experience working in AMS and enterprise support environments.
• Ability to document business processes and technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of IT architecture, cloud technologies, APIs, governance, and security.
• Experience collaborating with global business and technology teams.

Required Skills

• SAP FI
• SAP CO (Controlling)
• SAP ECC
• SAP S/4HANA
• Material Ledger
• Month-End Close Processes
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Asset Accounting
• SAP Bank Integrations
• Payment File Processing
• EDI Integrations
• SAP Implementation & Rollouts
• Functional Design & Configuration
• Business Process Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Test Planning & Execution
• Data Conversion & Migration
• SAP Architecture
• Integration with PP, MM, and SD
• SAP Support & Production Operations
• Project Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills

• S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion Experience
• SAP Certification(s)
• SAP VIM (Vendor Invoice Management)
• Vertex Tax Integration
• SAP Tax Solutions
• Cloud Architecture Knowledge
• Big Data Technologies
• Agile Methodologies
• Project Management Frameworks
• Innovation & Transformation Programs
• Global SAP Deployments
• Finance Transformation Initiatives
• AMS Leadership Experience

Soft Skills

• Executive-level communication skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence without authority
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Ownership mentality
• Accountability and follow-through
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally across business and IT organizations
• Adaptability and agility in changing environments
• Global collaboration experience
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to drive consensus and facilitate decision-making
• Initiative and proactive approach to issue resolution