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Position Summary
The SAP FICO Lead Consultant / Practice Lead will serve as a senior functional and strategic leader for the SAP Finance practice. This individual will act as a brand ambassador for the organization’s SAP capabilities, representing the practice in client engagements, solution discussions, and market-facing activities. In addition to deep functional expertise in SAP FI/CO, this role will provide leadership to the consulting team, including oversight of Principal Consultants, and ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and compliant SAP solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong functional knowledge, hands‑on delivery experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Leadership & Client Engagement
Serve as the face of the SAP FICO practice in client interactions, proposals, and strategic discussions
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing guidance on SAP Finance strategy and transformation initiatives
Lead solution design workshops and drive alignment between business goals and SAP capabilities
Support business development efforts, including pre‑sales, solutioning, and proposal development
Provide leadership and direction to the SAP FICO team, including oversight of Principal Consultants and senior team members
Functional & Business Responsibilities
Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP FICO solutions aligned with organizational objectives
Lead configuration and customization across SAP FI and CO modules, including: General Ledger (FI-GL)
Accounts Payable (FI-AP)
Accounts Receivable (FI-AR)
Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA)
Profit Center Accounting (CO-PCA)
Internal Orders (CO-IO)
Oversee and guide month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements
Partner with finance and business leaders to optimize financial processes and reporting
Development & Solution Oversight
Provide oversight on enhancements, custom developments, and integrations involving SAP FICO
Guide teams on forms development (SmartForms, SAPscript, Adobe Forms) and financial reporting solutions
Review and support complex debugging and issue resolution efforts
Oversee data migration, validation, and reconciliation strategies
Project Delivery & Governance
Lead SAP implementations, rollouts, and transformation initiatives (ECC and/or S/4HANA)
Ensure high‑quality deliverables including functional specifications and solution documentation
Oversee testing strategy, including unit testing, integration testing, and UAT
Establish and enforce delivery standards, SLAs, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and methodologies
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor and develop consultants, senior consultants, and principal‑level resources
Provide knowledge transfer and enablement to internal teams and client stakeholders
Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
7–10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including leadership responsibilities
Proven experience leading SAP FICO implementations or large‑scale enhancements
Strong functional expertise across SAP FI and CO modules
Experience with SAP development concepts (ABAP, enhancements, reporting)
Hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA Finance
Deep understanding of financial accounting principles and controlling processes
Preferred Qualifications
SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
Experience with S/4HANA transformations, New GL, or Universal Journal
Exposure to cross‑functional integration (MM, SD, PP, HR)
Experience in client‑facing leadership or pre‑sales roles
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Key Skills & Competencies
SAP FICO leadership and solution architecture
Client‑facing communication and executive presence
Practice development and brand representation
Financial process optimization and transformation
Strong problem‑solving and strategic thinking
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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