SAP Record to Report - Finance Solution Architect

We have an opening for a SAP Record to Report Architect – Finance Solution Architect in Dublin, Ohio. Start date is ASAP and will last for 1 YEAR or more.

• Start date is 10/1 and this is at least a year and could go longer. 
• Will interview ASAP and client will interview ASAP.
• Local only - travel is not sustainable for this possible long-term role.  Can relocate but must be there by day 1. M-Th onsite every week.  Will NOT pay expenses.

Rate: 70-88/hr all inclusive

Skills (ADVANCED/EXPERT):

• Lead the overall Finance transformation strategy, defining the future-state finance operating model.
•  Own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition
•  Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost
• Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture.
• S/4 Finance certification preferred.
• 10–15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting.

Questions (must answer YES to #1-8):

1.  Is candidate local to Dublin OH 
2.  Does candidate have 7+ years •    S/4 Finance certification preferred.
3.  10–15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting.
4.  Strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities.
5.  Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost centers, and financial master data standards.
6.  Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture.
7.  S/4 Finance certification preferred.
8. Knowledge in SAP Cloud ALM required.

Description: 

IF YOU CAN NOT ANSWER YES TO THE QUESTIONS AND SKILLS LISTED ABOVE DO NOT SUBMIT 

Record to Report Architect – Finance Solution Architect
Purpose: Lead transformation of ECC Finance to S/4 Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead the overall Finance transformation strategy, defining the future-state finance operating model.
•    Own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition, and Planning.
•    Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost centers, and financial master data standards.
•    Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture.
•    Design Treasury, Cash Management, and Working Capital processes.
•    Establish finance controls, compliance, and governance frameworks (accounting standards, audit, tax, SOX, segregation of duties).
•    Define finance analytics and reporting strategy using S/4 Embedded Analytics, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
•    Lead finance data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities.
•    Serve as strategic advisor to Finance leadership and the CFO organization.
Required Skills:
•    S/4 Finance certification preferred.
•    10–15+ years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, Group Reporting.
•    Strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities.
•    Knowledge in SAP Signavio required.
•    Knowledge in SAP Cloud ALM required.
•    Preferable if previously held a Solution Architect role.