SAP Finance Lead

GAF • Parsippany, NJ

3d • $144,000 - $198,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP Finance Solution Architect to drive the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise SAP Finance ecosystem. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority bridging Core Finance operations (GL, AP, AR, Intercompany) with specialized financial functions (Tax and Treasury). Leveraging SAP's unified architecture (S/4HANA Universal Journal), you will design automated, compliant, and scalable financial capabilities that streamline quote-to-cash, procure-to-pay, intercompany operations, global tax, and cash management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. required
• 10+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience, with proven expertise leading implementations across GL, AP, AR, Intercompany, Tax, and Treasury.
• SAP S/4HANA Expertise: Deep technical and functional mastery of S/4HANA architecture, Universal Journal, and integrated sub-ledgers.
• Core & Intercompany Mastery: Extensive background in multi-entity accounting, intercompany matching & reconciliation (ICMR), and parallel accounting standards (IFRS / US GAAP).
• Tax & Treasury Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP DRC, third-party tax engines (Vertex, ONESOURCE, Avalara), SWIFT connectivity, and SAP TRM/Cash Management modules.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• SAP Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern the global General Ledger (GL) structure, parallel ledgers, chart of accounts, and real-time financial reporting within the Universal Journal
• Design optimized Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including automated invoice processing, dynamic payment runs, dunning, dispute management, and cash application.
• Design end-to-end Intercompany processes (Intercompany AP/AR, cross-company code billing, matching, and reconciliation) to streamline month-end close.
• Establish centralized intercompany netting, profit margin allocations, and transfer pricing automation across global legal entities.
• Lead solution design for real-time Cash Management, multi-currency cash flow forecasting, in-house banking, and automated bank reconciliation.
• Oversee bank communication channels using SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity / BCM and SWIFT frameworks.
• Architect Financial Risk Management tools for FX exposure trac
• Integrate indirect tax determination integration with Vertex across AR sales orders and AP purchase orders/invoices.
• Align intercompany cash movements and intercompany sales with direct tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Manage end-to-end integrations between Core FI, Treasury, Tax, and third-party tools (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, 360T, banking portals).
• Partner with Finance leadership, Tax, Treasury, and Shared Services teams to translate business requirements into efficient SAP architecture.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
• competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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