SAP Fico Consultant
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Contract
2 weeks ago
Key skills
GoUnit TestingIntegration TestingSAPLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunicationCollaborationSales
About this role
SAP Fico Consultant
Sunnyvale,CA/Austin,TX
Onsite
Job Description
Role Overview
An SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP systems related to financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO). The role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient business processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. SAP Implementation & Configuration
- Configure SAP FI modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting)
- Configure SAP CO modules (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center, Internal Orders, Product Costing)
- Participate in full lifecycle SAP implementations (Blueprint Go-live Support)
2. Business Process Analysis
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
- Work with finance teams to optimize processes
- Recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance
3. Integration Management
- Integrate SAP FICO with other modules like:
- MM (Materials Management)
- SD (Sales & Distribution)
- PP (Production Planning)
4. Testing & Documentation
- Prepare functional specifications
- Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
- Maintain system documentation and process flows
5. Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide post-implementation support
- Resolve user issues and system errors
- Perform system enhancements and upgrades
6. Financial Reporting
- Generate financial statements and reports
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS)
- Support audits and financial closing activities
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of SAP FI & CO modules
- Experience with:
- GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting
- Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting
- Understanding of SAP S/4HANA (preferred)
- Knowledge of integration with MM/SD modules
Functional Skills
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Business process mapping
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in:
- Accounting / Finance / Commerce
- Business Administration
- SAP FICO certification (preferred)
Experience Requirements
- Senior: 7+ years (solution design, leadership).