SAP R2R (Record to Report) - FICO Consultant

SAP R2R (Record to Report) – FICO ConsultantLocation: Chicago, IL Work Model: (Onsite) Duration: 6+ Months Experience Required: 9–12 Years Job Type: ContractSAP R2R FICO Consultant to support an enterprise engagement focused on SAP Finance process execution and optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP FI/CO with end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) process knowledge, hands-on configuration skills, integration understanding, and strong client-facing experience. The SAP R2R FICO Consultant will be responsible for requirement gathering, functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment support while ensuring smooth integration across SAP modules impacting finance and accounting.Key Responsibilities• Lead requirement gathering, analysis, and solution design for SAP R2R processes. • Configure and support SAP FI/CO modules aligned to R2R processes. • Support end-to-end finance processes including: o General Ledger (GL) o Journal entries & postings o Month-end / year-end close o Accruals, provisions, reclassifications o Intercompany accounting o Asset Accounting (AA) o Cost Center / Profit Center accounting o Internal orders (if applicable) o CO allocations (assessments, distributions) • Work on integration points across SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, WM/EWM). • Support production issues, root cause analysis, and defect resolution. • Prepare functional specifications for custom developments (WRICEF). • Coordinate with ABAP/technical team for enhancements, interfaces, reports, forms, and workflows. • Participate in SIT/UAT testing, defect triage, and go-live support. • Ensure process alignment with SAP best practices and standardization. • Create process flows, configuration documents, and user training materials.Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)• 9–12 years of SAP functional experience. • Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO. • Strong hands-on experience in R2R / Financial Accounting processes. • Expertise in the following FI areas (must): o GL Accounting o AP / AR integration understanding o Asset Accounting (AA) o Bank Accounting / Cash Management exposure o Intercompany postings / eliminations support • CO experience (must): o Cost Centers / Profit Centers o Allocations / settlements / assessments • Experience supporting end-to-end lifecycle projects: Implementation / Rollouts / Enhancements / Support (AMS). • Strong communication and client-facing skills.Preferred Qualifications (Nice-To-Haves)• Experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance. • Exposure to: o Group Reporting / Consolidation o New GL / Document splitting o Universal Journal (ACDOCA) • Experience with: o Fiori apps related to Finance o Workflow approvals for finance processes • Experience in Agile delivery environments. • Strong documentation and stakeholder management capabilities.Core Skills• SAP FI/CO Functional Consulting • Record to Report (R2R) Process Expertise • Month-end / year-end Close process support • Configuration + Integration Knowledge • Testing Support (SIT/UAT), Defect Triage • Production Support & Issue Resolution • Documentation (BRD, FS, Process Flows) • Client Communication & Team Collaboration