SAP Functional Consultant - RTR

Job Description

<p><h3>Introduction</h3>
<p>A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.</p>
<h3>Your Role and Responsibilities</h3>
<p>The ideal candidate will have strong functional expertise in SAP Finance (FI), General Ledger, Consolidation, and Financial Controls, along with a solid understanding of compliance and governance frameworks.</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of Record to Report processes in SAP, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Configure and support SAP FI modules including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Financial Closing Cockpit.</li>
<li>Implement and enhance internal controls within SAP to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Support financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes (including integration with SAP Group Reporting / BPC / S/4HANA Finance).</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate R2R processes with Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and other business cycles.</li>
<li>Conduct fit-gap analysis, develop functional specifications, and support testing and deployment activities.</li>
<li>Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for SAP R2R and Controls solutions.</li>
<li>Partner with business stakeholders to assess process maturity and recommend automation or optimization opportunities.</li>
<li>Ensure strong documentation and adherence to governance and compliance frameworks.</li>
<li>Stay updated on SAP best practices, new functionalities, and industry trends in financial reporting and controls.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Preferred Education</h3>
<p>Bachelor's Degree</p>
<h3>Required Technical and Professional Expertise</h3>
<ul>
<li>7–10 years of experience in SAP Finance (FI) with a focus on Record to Report and Controls.</li>
<li>Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance or ECC in R2R processes.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of financial close processes, reporting, and consolidation.</li>
<li>Experience with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance in SAP environments.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge of integration between FI and other modules (CO, MM, SD, etc.).</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to work with global teams and manage complex projects.</li>
</ul>
<p>Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level</p>
<p>Employment type: Full‑time</p>
<p>Job function: Information Technology</p>
<p>Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting</p>
<p>Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada</p></p>
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