Accenture Federal Services · 1 day ago
SAP Architectural Runway Lead Associate Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $397K/yr
10+ years expAccenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and improve the lives of citizens. The SAP Architectural Runway Lead Associate Director will lead the S/4HANA Architectural Runway Functional Business Process capability, developing and implementing configurations across foundational S/4 modules while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective financial planning and compliance.
PublishingFinanceConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesManagement ConsultingOnline Portals
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate functional team activities
Provide guidance and direction to the functional team, ensuring alignment with the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) architecture and organizational fiscal goals
Oversee the implementation of SAP solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements for statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, specifically focusing on the transition from legacy structures to the S/4HANA functions
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, encouraging the use of SAP Fiori for real-time financial insights and "soft close" capabilities
Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks related to financial data migration and reconciliation of historical balances
Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery methodology, promoting efficient and effective project delivery
Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring critical integration points between B2R and other streams like Order to Cash (O2C) and Procure to Pay (P2P) are seamless
Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill growth in areas like Group Reporting, Embedded Analytics, and Central Finance (CFIN) where applicable
Stay informed about SAP updates (such as SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning) and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience
Extensive experience in SAP project management, demonstrating a deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing multiple finance workstreams through complex year-end or go-live cycles
In-depth knowledge of delivery methodologies and practices (e.g., Agile/Scrum)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, and technical stakeholders
Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management specific to financial system transformations
Ability to align SAP B2R project goals with broader business objectives, such as reducing the time to close or improving cash flow visibility
Experience in mentoring and developing team members to enhance their functional configuration and business process knowledge
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, such as implementing automated clearing or advanced intercompany reconciliation
Familiarity with SAP tools and technologies (e.g., S/4HANA, BRFplus, and SAP Analytics Cloud), as well as a commitment to staying updated on industry trends
Deep skills in one of the following SAP modules: FICO, PSM, D&S, AM, QM, TM, EWM, P2P
Preferred
Advanced Degree
15+ years of industry experience
Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Excellent people management and relationship development skills
Company
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Ash
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Bharat Patel
Managing Director, AI Missions
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