SAP Financial Close and Consolidations Manager (Group Reporting & Intercompany)

Clearsulting•Cleveland, OH

2d•$120,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more. Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence: Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025) ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2025) Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024) Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Requirements

6-9 years of SAP Financial Close and Consolidation experience
Strond hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, with at least 2 full lifecycle implementations
Solid experience with SAP Intercompany Matching & Reconciliation (ICMR), including configuration and operational design
Strong understanding of S/4HANA Finance data structures and integration points (ACDOCA, Universal Journal)
SAP certification in S/4 HANA Finance and/or Group Reporting
Proven experience leading workstreams or small project teams in a consulting environment
Comfortable working directly with finance stakeholders (Controllership, Consolidation, Close teams)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate accounting requirements into system design
Ability to balance hands-on delivery with mentoring junior team members

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SAP Advanced Financial Close (AFC) or related close automation tools
Experience helping define or scale a consulting offering or practice area

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for SAP S/4HANA group reporting and intercompany matching & reconciliation (ICMR) engagements
Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation activities, including: Group Reporting configuration (consolidation units, FS items, data monitors, consolidation methods, currency translation, postings logic) ICMR configuration (matching rules, reconciliation scenarios, tolerance handling, workflow, and exception management)
Act as the primary escalation point for complex functional and technical issues across close and consolidation process
Ensure tight integration across FI, CO, Group Reporting, and ICMR, including data flow and reconciliation design
Manage day-to-day project delivery for small to mid-sized engagements or lead workstreams on larger programs
Coach and develop consultants through hands-on guidance, design reviews, and problem-solving support
Partner with Project Managers to ensure scope, timeline, and quality expectations are met
Contribute to the build-out of Clearsulting’s SAP Group Reporting and ICMR offering by: Developing standards, templates, and delivery accelerators Defining best practices for close, consolidation, and intercompany processes Supporting internal enablement and knowledge-sharing efforts
Collaborate with SAP and partner teams to stay current on roadmap changes, best practices, and new functionality
Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, estimates, and client presentations
Serve as a subject-matter expert in sales cycles, helping clients understand SAP Group Reporting and ICMR capabilities and trade-offs
Transition seamlessly from sales support into delivery execution