Finance Functional Architect

NorthPoint Search Group • Alpharetta, GA

9h • $120,500 - $276,500

About The Position

The SAP S/4HANA FICO Lead serves as a technical authority within IT, leading configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of SAP Finance and Controlling modules. This role ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks (including SOX), manages integrations with third-party systems, and drives strategic enterprise-wide technology initiatives. The position partners cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, and executive leadership to design scalable, compliant, and innovative financial systems solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Finance background strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience.
• 10+ years of SAP FICO configuration, testing, and support experience.
• Experience with global SAP deployments.
• Proven expertise in compliance management (audit controls, regulatory reporting).
• Strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA and third-party systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

• SAP Solution Manager and SAP DRC experience.
• SAP Fiori and cloud solutions familiarity.
• SAP FICO or S/4HANA certification.
• Agile methodology experience.
• Advanced knowledge of software development and testing methodologies.
• Strong business analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling modules.
• Design and optimize SAP FICO processes aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX compliance).
• Manage integrations between SAP S/4HANA and third-party applications.
• Serve as subject matter expert for complex financial systems and compliance controls.
• Develop documentation for configuration, testing, compliance, and integration processes.
• Troubleshoot complex SAP FICO and integration issues.
• Lead cross-functional development teams and mentor technical staff.
• Oversee unit testing strategy and execution.
• Provide executive-level recommendations based on cross-functional analysis.
• Drive innovation in enterprise infrastructure and software architecture.
• Apply global maintenance and support expertise across technology areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits (medical, financial, emotional wellness).
• Professional development and career advancement programs.
• Inclusive and flexible work culture.
• Opportunity to lead global enterprise technology initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level