Job Title : SAP Finance Architect (FI / CO Implementation Lead)
Location : Nashville, TN
Employment Type : Contract (9 months with ability to extend)
Job Overview :
We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance Architect to lead the design, architecture, and configuration of a new SAP company code as we migrate one of our entities from our legacy Oracle system to SAP. This is a critical role that requires deep expertise in SAP FI / CO modules, strong technical leadership, and the ability to bridge business requirements with technical solutions.
The ideal candidate will serve as the technical lead for our SAP Finance implementation, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful migration that enhances our financial processes while maintaining compliance and control standards.
Key Responsibilities & Duties :
rchitecture & Design
- Lead end-to-end architecture and design of the SAP Finance implementation, including company code structure, chart of accounts, and organizational hierarchy
- Define and document integration architecture between SAP FI / CO and upstream / downstream systems, including third-party billing systems interfacing with FI-AR
- Establish configuration standards, naming conventions, and best practices for the implementation
- Design solutions that balance business requirements with system capabilities and long-term maintainability
Implementation & Configuration
Configure core FI / CO functionality including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center AccountingDesign and configure integration points between FI / CO and MM (Procurement), focusing on procurement-to-pay processesDevelop functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and interfaces; collaborate with ABAP developers on technical specificationsLead data migration strategy and mapping from Oracle to SAP, ensuring data integrity and completenessBusiness Process & Requirements
Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and system designFacilitate business process reengineering sessions to identify opportunities for harmonization and improvementLead requirements gathering workshops with Finance stakeholders and document business blueprintsEnsure designed solutions support internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standardsTesting & Quality Assurance
Develop comprehensive test strategies covering unit, integration, user acceptance, and end-to-end testing scenariosLead testing activities and coordinate with business users to validate system functionalitySupport cutover planning and execution, including reconciliation processesProject Delivery & Collaboration
Partner with Project Manager to develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource requirementsProvide regular status updates and proactively identify and mitigate project risksMentor and guide junior team members and provide knowledge transfer to support organizationSupport post-go-live stabilization and hypercare activitiesQualifications & Experience :
Bachelors Degree in computer science, engineering, business or equivalent experience requiredSAP Certification in FI / CO is strongly preferredProven experience leading at least 2 full-cycle SAP Finance implementations from blueprint through go-liveStrong expertise in SAP ECC 6.0 is mandatory.Demonstrated experience with system migrationsExperience designing and implementing interfaces between SAP and third-party systems (EDI, APIs, IDocs, etc.)Knowledge of data migration tools and methodologies (LSMW, Migration Cockpit, etc.)Strong understanding of financial business processes including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-PayExperience with business process modeling and reengineering initiativesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesbility to work in a multicultural environment and a good English command is required