SAP Finance (Record to Report) Architect

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! We are seeking an SAP Finance (Record to Report) Architect which is a specialized role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions to support the Record to Report process by leveraging SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules and other financial systems. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP and other financial processes and systems and technical architecture to ensure the seamless integration of financial reporting, general ledger, and compliance requirements. You will have an opportunity to: SAP Solution Design, Architecture and implementation Lead the solution design and configuration for Record to Report process and systems to meet business needs. Develop and maintain the overall SAP architecture for R2R, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices Collaborate with functional and technical teams to implement SAP FICO solutions to support the Record to Report process, including General Ledger (GL), Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, and OneStream Consolidations etc,. Provide end-to-end support for SAP FICO and other financial systems for processes including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), and Product Costing (PC). Ensure the integration of SAP FICO with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems. Support data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during SAP implementation or upgrades. Process Optimization and Standardization Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirement in the finance space. Analyze current R2R processes and identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and recommend SAP solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Drive the adoption of best practices in R2R processes across the organization. Compliance and Reporting Ensure that SAP solutions comply with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX etc) and regulatory requirements. Support the generation of financial reports and dashboards using SAP reporting tools. Implement controls and audit mechanisms within SAP to ensure data accuracy and compliance. Project Management Lead SAP FICO and other financial systems implementation and upgrade projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Manage project risks, issues, and change requests. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions. Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership on SAP R2R capabilities and strategies. Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams and end-users. System Maintenance and Upgrades Monitor the performance of SAP R2R systems (SAP FICO and others) and address any issues or bottlenecks. Stay updated on SAP releases, enhancements, and new functionalities, and recommend upgrades or improvements as needed. Ensure the scalability and flexibility of SAP solutions to support future business growth. Training and Documentation Develop and deliver training materials for end-users and key stakeholders on SAP R2R processes and functionalities. Create and maintain detailed documentation, including solution designs, functional specifications, and process flows. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology Master's degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) is a plus Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP FICO implementation, configuration, and support Expertise in SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), and Financial Reporting. Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems. Proficiency in SAP configuration, data migration, Datawarehouse and reporting tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Proven experience as a team lead or project manager in SAP FICO projects Strong understanding of financial and controlling processes, including accounting principles and cost management Proven experience in designing and implementing SAP solutions for financial reporting and accounting. Preferred: Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and related tools (eg. SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud). Required: Expertise in SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), and Financial Reporting. Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems. Proficiency in SAP configuration, data migration, Datawarehouse and reporting tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. HP #LI-AS1 The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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