Job Description
Job Title: SAP FICO Consultant / Architect Location: Boston, MA (Onsite) Experience: 15 to 20 Years Role Overview Technical Expertise Deep hands-on configuration and implementation experience in SAP FICO and Group Reporting . Strong expertise in at least three of the following areas: New GL, Document Splitting, Parallel Ledgers FSCM (Credit, Collections, Dispute Management) Asset Accounting (including S/4HANA Universal Asset Management) Cost Center and Profit Center Accounting, Material Ledger Revenue Accounting & Reporting COPA (Costing-based and Account-based) Proficiency in Banking Communication Management (BMC) , Multi-bank Connectivity (MBC) , Asset Accounting, and Treasury Management. Solid understanding of integration with SAP SD/MM/PP/PS modules . Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Finance , Universal Journal, Fiori apps, and Central Finance. Strong knowledge of data migration, system upgrades, and performance optimization in FICO. Experience in SAP Financial Closing Cockpit (FCC), Advanced Financial Closing (AFC) and Advanced Compliance Reporting (ACR) . Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) integration with FICO for planning and reporting. Familiarity with monthly and year-end closing activities like Group Consolidation, Intercompany Reconciliation, and Transfer Pricing . Exposure to SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) extensions for Finance. Business & Functional Skills In-depth understanding of end-to-end finance processes: Record to Report (R2R) Procure to Pay (P2P) Order to Cash (O2C) Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable system designs. Experience in business process re-engineering and driving process improvements for measurable business value. Strong capability in stakeholder workshops, requirement gathering, and solution blueprinting . Knowledge of financial compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting (IFRS, GAAP) . Experience in shared services finance models and global template rollouts . Understanding of taxation processes, withholding tax, and electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) . Familiarity with Treasury & Risk Management processes in S/4HANA. Architecture Skills Proven expertise in FICO solution architecture within S/4HANA environments . Ability to design and implement end-to-end financial landscapes , ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules. Experience in Central Finance architecture, system consolidation, and harmonization of financial processes . Knowledge of cloud deployment models, system landscapes, and integration with third-party applications . Ability to provide strategic consultation on finance transformation programs. Experience in multi-system integration, hybrid landscapes, and migration from ECC to S/4HANA . Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and financial controls . Soft Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences. Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence decisions across business and IT. Maintain strong relationship with the customer and business stakeholders. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Leadership experience in cross-functional, global projects with distributed teams. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness. Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to dynamic business environments. Strong mentoring and coaching skills to guide junior consultants. Ability to foster innovation, encourage continuous improvement, and drive change management.