SAP Architectural Runway Lead Associate Director

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! You Are: The SAP Architectural Runway Lead Associate Director will lead the S/4HANA Architectural Runway Functional Business Process capability for the organization. They will develop and implement S/4HANA configurations across all the foundational S/4 modules to include FICO, PSM, D&S, P2P, EVM, AM, CM, and OM. They will also work with key stakeholders to understand requirements, design business processes for financial planning, consolidation, and period-end closing, and provide S/4HANA Finance technology solutions. The SAP Architectural Runway Lead Associate Director will build and ongoing maintenance of the process capability and is responsible for leading complex business and system analysis, design, and testing.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience
Extensive experience in SAP project management, demonstrating a deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules.
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing multiple finance workstreams through complex year-end or go-live cycles.
In-depth knowledge of delivery methodologies and practices (e.g., Agile/Scrum).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, and technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management specific to financial system transformations.
Ability to align SAP B2R project goals with broader business objectives, such as reducing the time to close or improving cash flow visibility.
Experience in mentoring and developing team members to enhance their functional configuration and business process knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, such as implementing automated clearing or advanced intercompany reconciliation.
Familiarity with SAP tools and technologies (e.g., S/4HANA, BRFplus, and SAP Analytics Cloud), as well as a commitment to staying updated on industry trends.
Deep skills in one of the following SAP modules: FICO, PSM, D&S, AM, QM, TM, EWM, P2P.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
15+ years of industry experience
Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Excellent people management and relationship development skills

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate functional team activities
Provide guidance and direction to the functional team, ensuring alignment with the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) architecture and organizational fiscal goals.
Oversee the implementation of SAP solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements for statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, specifically focusing on the transition from legacy structures to the S/4HANA functions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, encouraging the use of SAP Fiori for real-time financial insights and "soft close" capabilities.
Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks related to financial data migration and reconciliation of historical balances.
Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery methodology, promoting efficient and effective project delivery.
Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring critical integration points between B2R and other streams like Order to Cash (O2C) and Procure to Pay (P2P) are seamless.
Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill growth in areas like Group Reporting, Embedded Analytics, and Central Finance (CFIN) where applicable.
Stay informed about SAP updates (such as SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning) and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting.