SAP Budget to Report (B2R) SME

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 within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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! The work: The SAP Budget to Report (B2R) SME serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert for S/4HANA implementations. This role is responsible for ensuring that the S/4HANA Financial solution aligns with client Financial Management Modernization (FMM) goals. The SME acts as a critical bridge between the technical implementation team and client financial stakeholders, ensuring the system supports CLIENT-specific accounting standards, General Fund/Working Capital Fund requirements, and unmodified audit opinions. The B2R SME is responsible for guiding the design of compliant financial structures and federal reporting.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in SAP Public Sector Financials, with a deep understanding of Funds Management (FM), Special Ledger, and S/4HANA Finance
Subject Matter Expertise in Financial Operations, including familiarity with the Client Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM)
Proven track record in Federal ERP Implementations, specifically within the Department of Defense (DoD) environments
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the USSGL (U.S. Standard General Ledger) and its application within a complex, multi-fund federal entity
Experience with SFIS (Standard Financial Information Structure) compliance and reporting requirements
Familiarity with Client-specific systems (e.g., ERP, STARS-FL, STARS-HCM, SABRS, or PRISM) and their integration points with S/4HANA
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Advise on CLIENT-specific Financial Structures, ensuring the design of the S/4HANA Universal Journal (ACDOCA) supports client -specific dimensions, including the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA) and Standard Information Design (SID)
Master Funds Management (FM) for the client, architecting the 3-dimensional budget structure (Fund, Funds Center, Commitment Item) to support client Appropriation and Apportionment processes
Govern Budgetary Ledger (BL) Postings, ensuring that proprietary and budgetary accounting entries are synchronized in accordance with USSGL and CLIENT financial policy
Support Audit Readiness (FIAR), ensuring that the system captures the necessary "Key Supporting Documents" (KSDs) and maintains a transparent audit trail for client General Fund or Working Capital Fund audits
Lead "Fit-to-Standard" Workshops for the client, translating client -specific business rules into standard SAP S/4HANA processes while identifying and justifying necessary federal gaps
Oversee client -specific Reporting, including the design and validation of Trial Balance (SF133), Year-End Closing, and DDRS (Defense Departmental Reporting System) interfaces. -Coordinate Cross-Stream Integration, ensuring that B2R logic is consistent with Procure to Pay (P2P) for Client obligations and Reimbursable (Order to Cash) for Client sales and collections
Guide Data Migration Strategy, specifically the conversion of legacy Client financial data (from systems like STARS or SABRS) into the S/4HANA environment
Serve as a Trusted Advisor to CLIENT Leadership, providing expert guidance on how S/4HANA capabilities can streamline Client financial operations and reduce manual reconciliations
Mentor Functional Consultants, providing training on Client-specific financial jargon, accounting policies, and managing budgetary execution
Lead Change Management Efforts, advising the business on the impact of S/4HANA on existing Client financial workflows and organizational structures