Manager - Enterprise Architect

Matthews International

22h•Remote

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction for the creation, development, execution, and leadership of all aspects within their Functional Area. They will be responsible for the creation of an application vision and strategy that aligns with Global team goals and objectives. This role is a Remote position for candidates located in EST and CST.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience in SAP ECC FI:
General Ledger (New GL preferred)
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Asset Accounting
Bank Accounting & Cash Management
Tax configuration and integration
Strong integration knowledge with:
MM (Procure-to-Pay)
SD (Order-to-Cash)
FSCM, IHC and Treasury
ECC configuration and design experience (no pure support-only profiles).
Experience with:
IDocs, interfaces, and third-party integrations
FI tables and data structures
Debugging and coordination with ABAP teams
Understanding of EHP upgrades and system enhancements.
10–18+ years of SAP experience, with 8+ years in SAP FI.
Prior experience as FI Lead / Architect in CoE or global support models.
Experience managing multi-country, multi-entity finance landscapes.
Strong exposure to ITIL-based support processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership presence.
Ability to balance run (support) and change (projects) simultaneously.
Decision-making authority with accountability mindset.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to S/4HANA Finance or ECC to S/4 readiness activities.
Experience in manufacturing or complex global enterprises.
Knowledge of Carveout programs and S/4 Conversion projects.

Responsibilities

SAP FI Architecture & Solution Ownership
Act as solution architect and design authority for SAP ECC FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting, Tax, Closing).
Define and govern global finance design standards, templates, and best practices.
Ensure architectural alignment across FI with CO, MM, SD, FSCM, Treasury, and external systems.
Drive simplification, standardization, and technical debt reduction in ECC FI.
CoE Support Leadership (Run)
Lead SAP FI CoE support (L2/L3) operations across regions.
Own incident, problem, and change management for FI-related issues.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and drive permanent fixes.
Ensure SLA adherence, service quality, and continuous improvement.
Review and approve transports, configuration changes, and production fixes.
Project Delivery (Change & Transform)
Lead SAP FI workstreams for:
ECC rollouts and global template adoption
Legal entity carve-outs / divestments
Mergers and acquisitions
Enhancements, EHP upgrades, and interface changes
Own fit-gap analysis, solution design, functional specifications, and testing strategy.
Guide data migration, cutover planning, and go-live stabilization for FI.
Ensure seamless transition from project to CoE support (hypercare to run).
Financial Close, Compliance & Controls
Ensure robust period-end and year-end close processes.
Support statutory, management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and internal control requirements.
Work closely with audit teams during internal and external audits.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as the primary FI SME for Finance leadership, Controllers, and Shared Services.
Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
Manage system integrators and AMS partners; review deliverables and quality.
Provide thought leadership and advisory support to senior stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Mentor and guide FI consultants within the CoE.
Review solution designs, configurations, and functional documents.
Build succession plans and knowledge continuity within the FI team.
Drive adoption of documentation standards and reusable assets.