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Job Description
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The Record to Report Architect – Finance Solution Architect will lead the transformation of ECC Finance to SAP S/4HANA Finance. The role will define the future-state finance operating model and own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across core accounting, controlling, revenue, planning, treasury, and reporting functions.
The architect will establish the S/4HANA Finance data model and governance framework while driving financial close, consolidation, reporting, data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities. The role will work closely with Finance leadership and the CFO organization as a strategic advisor throughout the transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the overall Finance transformation strategy and define the future-state finance operating model.
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Own end-to-end Finance solution architecture across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Recognition, and Planning.
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Design and govern the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit centers, cost centers, and financial master data standards.
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Lead financial close, consolidation, and group reporting architecture.
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Design Treasury, Cash Management, and Working Capital processes.
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Establish finance controls, compliance, and governance frameworks covering accounting standards, audit, tax, SOX, and segregation of duties.
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Define the finance analytics and reporting strategy using embedded analytics and enterprise reporting capabilities.
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Lead finance data migration, reconciliation, validation, and cutover activities.
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Ensure integration across Finance and other business functions.
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Evaluate existing ECC processes and define scalable future-state S/4HANA Finance solutions.
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Provide architectural governance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and business objectives.
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Serve as a strategic advisor to Finance leadership and the CFO organization.
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Support business readiness, process adoption, and transformation activities.
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Qualifying Question
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Mandatory
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Is the candidate local to Dublin, OH?
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Yes
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2
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Does the candidate have 7 years of SAP S/4HANA Finance experience?
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Yes
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3
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Does the candidate have 10–15 years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, and Group Reporting?
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Yes
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4
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Does the candidate have strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities?
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Yes
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5
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Does the candidate have experience designing and governing the S/4HANA Finance data model, including Universal Journal (ACDOCA), organizational structures, chart of accounts, profit/cost centers, and financial master data standards?
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Yes
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6
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Does the candidate have experience leading financial close, consolidation, and Group Reporting architecture?
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Yes
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7
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Does the candidate have an SAP S/4HANA Finance certification?
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Preferred
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8
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Does the candidate have 10–15 years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, and Group Reporting?
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Yes
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9
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Does the candidate have knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM?
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Yes
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Top Skills & Years of Experience
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S.No
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Skill Requirements
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Years
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1
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S/4HANA Finance certification preferred
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7
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2
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10–15 years of expertise in FI, CO, Asset Accounting, COPA, and Group Reporting
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7
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3
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Strong business stakeholder engagement capabilities
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7
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4
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Knowledge of SAP Signavio required
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7
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5
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Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM required
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7
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6
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Previous experience working in a Solution Architect role preferred
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7
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