SAP Finance Architect designing and implementing SAP solutions for R2R process at Materion. Collaborating with technical teams for optimal financial integration and compliance.
Responsibilities
Lead the solution design and configuration for Record to Report process and systems to meet business needs.
Develop and maintain the overall SAP architecture for R2R, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to implement SAP FICO solutions to support the Record to Report process, including General Ledger (GL), Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, and OneStream Consolidations etc.
Provide end-to-end support for SAP FICO and other financial systems for processes including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), and Product Costing (PC).
Ensure the integration of SAP FICO with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.
Support data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during SAP implementation or upgrades.
Analyze current R2R processes and identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and recommend SAP solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Drive the adoption of best practices in R2R processes across the organization.
Ensure that SAP solutions comply with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX etc) and regulatory requirements.
Support the generation of financial reports and dashboards using SAP reporting tools.
Lead SAP FICO and other financial systems implementation and upgrade projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership on SAP R2R capabilities and strategies.
Monitor the performance of SAP R2R systems (SAP FICO and others) and address any issues or bottlenecks.
Develop and deliver training materials for end-users and key stakeholders on SAP R2R processes and functionalities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology
Master's degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) is a plus
Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP FICO implementation, configuration, and support
Expertise in SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), and Financial Reporting.
Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.
Proficiency in SAP configuration, data migration, Datawarehouse and reporting tools.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proven experience as a team lead or project manager in SAP FICO projects
Strong understanding of financial and controlling processes, including accounting principles and cost management
Proven experience in designing and implementing SAP solutions for financial reporting and accounting.
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