SAP Acquire to Retire (A2R) SME

Role Overview

• Advise on client Asset Classification, ensuring the design of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) categories support specific requirements for Real Property, General Equipment, and Internal Use Software
• Master Capital Project Execution, architecting the Project Systems (PS) structure to support client Construction in Progress (CIP) and Assets under Construction (AuC), ensuring costs are accurately captured and settled
• Govern Budgetary Integration, ensuring asset acquisitions and capital improvements correctly interface with Funds Management (FM) using the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA)
• Enforce Existence and Completeness (E&C), designing processes that satisfy FIAR requirements for the physical verification of client's property and the 'Book-to-Floor' audit trail
• Lead 'Fit-to-Standard' Workshops for client Facilities/Logistics, translating specific asset business rules into standard S/4HANA processes while maintaining compliance with SFFAS (Federal Accounting Standards)
• Oversee Integration with client Property Systems, managing the functional design of interfaces between S/4HANA and external systems such as iNFADS (Real Property), DPAS, or legacy client ERP asset modules
• Guide Asset Valuation & Depreciation, configuring depreciation keys and valuation areas that align with client financial policy for both General Fund and Working Capital Fund assets
• Manage Asset Disposal and Transfer, designing workflows for retirement, transfer, or donation of client property, ensuring accurate removal from the financial books and appropriate reporting to GSA where required
• Serve as a Trusted Advisor to Asset Managers, providing expert guidance on how S/4HANA can provide a 'Single Source of Truth' for client property, reducing data reconciliation between logistics and finance
• Mentor Functional Consultants, providing training on client-specific asset nomenclature (e.g., Plant Account, Custodian, UIC) and the unique requirements of client System Commands
• Drive Audit Resolution, assisting stakeholders in identifying and remediating 'Findings and Recommendations' (F&Rs) from Independent Public Accountants (IPAs) related to asset reporting.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in SAP FI-AA and PS, with a deep understanding of S/4HANA's Universal Journal and the integration with Funds Management (FM)
• Subject Matter Expertise in Asset Management, including familiarity with Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM) and Real Property/General Equipment regulations
• Strong understanding of FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) protocols as they apply to property, plant, and equipment
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex asset valuation and project settlement designs to high-ranking Federal officials and audit teams
• Proven track record in Federal/DoD ERP Implementations, specifically managing the complex lifecycle of 'Capitalized vs. Expensed' assets
• Familiarity with federal-specific asset systems (e.g., iNFADS, DPAS, STARS) and their integration points with S/4HANA
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities