SAP Finance (Record to Report) Architect

Record to Report (R2R) SAP Architect page is loaded## Record to Report (R2R) SAP Architectlocations: Cleveland, OHposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: 2026-R7762### **At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. *Join us!***We are seeking an “**Record to Report (R2R) Architect”** which is a specialized role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions to support the Record to Report process by leveraging SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules and other financial systems. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP and other financial processes and systems and technical architecture to ensure the seamless integration of financial reporting, general ledger, and compliance requirements.***You will have an opportunity to:*****SAP Solution Design, Architecture and implementation*** Lead the solution design and configuration for Record to Report process and systems to meet business needs.* Develop and maintain the overall SAP architecture for R2R, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices* Collaborate with functional and technical teams to implement SAP FICO solutions to support the Record to Report process, including General Ledger (GL), Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, and OneStream Consolidations etc,.* Provide end-to-end support for SAP FICO and other financial systems for processes including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), and Product Costing (PC).* Ensure the integration of SAP FICO with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.* Support data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during SAP implementation or upgrades.**Process Optimization and Standardization*** Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirement in the finance space.* Analyze current R2R processes and identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and recommend SAP solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.* Drive the adoption of best practices in R2R processes across the organization.**Compliance and Reporting*** Ensure that SAP solutions comply with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX etc) and regulatory requirements.* Support the generation of financial reports and dashboards using SAP reporting tools.* Implement controls and audit mechanisms within SAP to ensure data accuracy and compliance.**Project Management*** Lead SAP FICO and other financial systems implementation and upgrade projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.* Manage project risks, issues, and change requests.**Stakeholder Collaboration*** Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.* Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership on SAP R2R capabilities and strategies.* Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams and end-users.**System Maintenance and Upgrades*** Monitor the performance of SAP R2R systems (SAP FICO and others) and address any issues or bottlenecks.* Stay updated on SAP releases, enhancements, and new functionalities, and recommend upgrades or improvements as needed.* Ensure the scalability and flexibility of SAP solutions to support future business growth.**Training and Documentation*** Develop and deliver training materials for end-users and key stakeholders on SAP R2R processes and functionalities.* Create and maintain detailed documentation, including solution designs, functional specifications, and process flows.QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology* Master's degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) is a plus* Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP FICO implementation, configuration, and support* Expertise in SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), and Financial Reporting.* Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.* Proficiency in SAP configuration, data migration, Datawarehouse and reporting tools.* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.* Proven experience as a team lead or project manager in SAP FICO projects* Strong understanding of financial and controlling processes, including accounting principles and cost management* Proven experience in designing and implementing SAP solutions for financial reporting and accounting.* Preferred: Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and related tools (eg. SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud).Required:* Expertise in SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), and Financial Reporting.* Strong understanding of SAP integration with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems.* Proficiency in SAP configuration, data migration, Datawarehouse and reporting tools.* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.**Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.****Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. 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