We are looking for a Senior SAP FICO Analyst for a German Building Materials Company!
Job Details:
- 12 month contract, possible extension/direct hire
- Hybrid role in 300 E John W Carpenter Fwy in Irving, TX
- W2 Employment
- Payrate negotiable upon interview
Role Summary
The Senior SAP FICO Analyst is a hands-on functional expert responsible for the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) solutions. This role serves as a senior-level liaison between Finance stakeholders and technical teams, with direct responsibility for resolving complex FI posting issues, defining functional requirements, and collaborating closely with ABAP developers to deliver high-quality SAP solutions.
Strong SAP ECC experience with deep configuration knowledge is required. S/4HANA experience is a plus and may include support, implementation, or migration exposure.
Priorities:
- Experience working on ABAP codes
- FSD Experience
- Experience with other SAP modules like MM/Business side
- Experience with Bank Transfers / Treasury / Accounting
- Cost to Cash
- SME on configuration / Integration / Migration
Key Responsibilities:
Senior Functional Ownership - SAP FICO
- Serve as a senior functional SME for SAP FI and CO, including:
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Cost Centers, Internal Orders, and CO‑PA
- Act as the escalation point for complex FICO issues impacting Finance operations.
FI Posting Troubleshooting (Critical Requirement)
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve FI posting issues, including:
- Document posting failures
- Account determination errors
- Intercompany imbalances
- Clearing and reconciliation issues
- Analyze FI documents, configuration settings, and integration flows to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Partner with Finance to explain issues and recommend system or process improvements.
SAP Configuration (Required)
- Perform and maintain SAP ECC configuration, including but not limited to:
- Company codes, fiscal year variants, posting periods
- GL accounts, document types, posting keys, tolerance groups
- AP/AR configuration, payment terms, payment programs, and dunning
- Cost elements, cost centers, internal orders, and allocation cycles
- Ensure configuration aligns with accounting standards, audit requirements, and business processes.
Functional Design & ABAP Collaboration
- Draft and own Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) for:
- Enhancements
- Interfaces
- Custom developments
- Process improvements
- Translate business requirements into clear functional designs consumable by technical teams.
- Work closely with ABAP developers to:
- Review solutions and assumptions
- Clarify functional logic
- Support development, testing, and defect resolution
- Participate in design reviews to ensure solutions are functional, scalable, and supportable.
Integrations & Cross-Module Support
- Support and troubleshoot integrations impacting FI/CO, including:
- SD-FI
- MM-FI
- External systems and interfaces
- Assist with intercompany processes, close activities, and reconciliations.
Project & Change Delivery
- Lead or contribute to SAP initiatives including:
- Enhancements and regulatory changes
- Process optimization
- System upgrades or transformations
- Support UAT, deployment, and post-go-live activities.
S/4HANA Exposure (Plus)
- Participate in S/4HANA-related activities, such as:
- Readiness assessments
- Process simplification
- Migration support
- Testing and stabilization
Required Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of SAP FICO experience
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC
- Proven SAP configuration experience (required)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot FI postings end-to-end
- Experience drafting Functional Specification Documents (FSDs)
- Experience partnering with ABAP developers on custom solutions
- Strong accounting and controlling process knowledge
- Ability to work independently and lead work across multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP S/4HANA experience (support, implementation, or migration)
- Experience in large, complex enterprise SAP environments
- Exposure to intercompany accounting and complex close cycles
- Prior project or transformation experience
What This Role Is
- Senior, hands-on SAP FICO functional expert
- Configuration owner, not just support
- FI posting troubleshooter and design authority
- Bridge between Finance, IT, and ABAP teams
What This Role Is Not
- Not a junior or ticket-only support role
- Not an ABAP developer role
- Not an architecture-only or lead-without-hands-on role
Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you a visa candidate or under a C2C employer?
Experience:
- SAP FICO: 5 years (Required)
- ABAP Codes: 5 years (Required)
- SAP Materials Management: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Irving, TX 75062 (Required)
Work Location: In person
