Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant with a strong background in accounting, revenue recognition, and financial processes to support SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of accounting and revenue recognition principles with hands-on SAP functional experience. This is a functional finance role, not a software engineering or ABAP development position.
The consultant will work closely with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to translate financial requirements into SAP S/4HANA solutions, with a particular focus on revenue recognition and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a functional subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Finance and revenue recognition processes.
- Analyze business and accounting requirements and translate them into SAP functional solutions.
- Support the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of revenue recognition processes.
- Work with Finance and Accounting teams to understand revenue recognition requirements and business processes.
- Support SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) functionality, where applicable.
- Evaluate revenue contracts, performance obligations, revenue allocation, and recognition requirements.
- Support compliance with ASC 606 and/or IFRS 15 revenue recognition standards.
- Work with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Controlling, and other Finance functions as needed.
- Participate in requirements gathering, process design, functional specifications, testing, and deployment.
- Work with technical teams to communicate functional requirements and validate technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot functional issues and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
- Support data conversion, integration, testing, and production deployment activities.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP teams, and project leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of SAP Finance/SAP functional experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
- Strong experience with revenue recognition.
- Experience with SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of ASC 606 and/or IFRS 15.
- Experience with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and financial reporting.
- Experience gathering requirements and translating business requirements into SAP functional solutions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with Finance and Accounting stakeholders.
- Experience participating in SAP implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working directly in Accounting or Finance before transitioning into SAP consulting.
- Experience with complex revenue models and contract structures.
- Experience integrating RAR with other SAP Finance processes.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation or ECC-to-S/4HANA migration.
- Experience in a large enterprise environment.
- Experience working with U.S.-based Finance and Accounting teams.
