What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERP Architect - SAP (contract) position at KPMG US?
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Professional Services Engagement Management Lead
Responsibilities
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KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Rate Range
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 220 250 USD hourly
Responsibilities
- S4 Public Cloud Engagement Management: Lead the design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Professional Services Engagement Management capabilities, including project setup, resource planning, billing, and revenue recognition.
- Finance Integration: Ensure seamless integration between Engagement Management and Finance processes (Record to Report, Order to Cash), covering project accounting, margin analysis, intercompany processing, and financial close.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Sales workstreams to define integrated processes that support project lifecycle management and financial transparency.
- Solution Architecture: Apply SAP Public Cloud best practices for Professional Services and Finance integration, leveraging SAP BTP and related technologies where appropriate.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate workshops with business leaders to validate requirements, define future-state processes, and align on transformation objectives.
- Delivery Leadership: Manage configuration, testing, and cutover activities for Engagement Management and Finance integration, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.
- Data Governance & Migration: Collaborate with data teams to define data models, mapping, and migration strategies for engagement and finance data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Experience:
- Minimum 15 years of consulting experience in ERP and finance transformation
- At least three full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations in Professional Services or Engagement Management, including Finance integration.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in leading at least six full lifecycle SAP implementations focused on Professional Services Engagement management, Financials, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, and Financial Close. Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, define business-centric solutions, and integrate R2R processes with upstream and downstream modules such as Procurement, Sales, and Project Systems.
- Exceptional program management and delivery execution skills in finance transformation programs, with experience leading all phases from planning and design through build, testing, cutover, and hypercare, while managing risks, issues, dependencies, and aligning with finance stakeholders.
- Proven leadership in driving finance transformation and team performance, evidenced by mentoring and developing R2R talent, fostering process innovation, and producing high-quality, client-ready deliverables and thought leadership in digital finance.
- Travel may be up to 50-80%
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.
KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Rate Range
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 220 250 USD hourly