Group Reporting Lead

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Group Reporting Lead in Seattle, WA.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Group Reporting Lead to own the design and implementation of financial consolidation and equity accounting processes within an SAP S/4HANA transformation. This role will lead the future-state SAP Group Reporting solution and partner closely with General Ledger, Reporting, Finance, Data, and Technical teams to ensure consolidation requirements are accurately designed and implemented.Key Responsibilities:* Lead the design and implementation of the future-state SAP Group Reporting and financial consolidation solution* Define consolidation processes, data requirements, and reporting structures* Design consolidation code blocks and financial data requirements* Define requirements for legal entity aggregation and elimination-only entities* Develop processes for intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments* Define equity accounting and consolidation requirements* Establish transaction types and structures needed for cash flow reporting* Support the design of consolidated cash flow statements, balance sheets, and P&L reporting* Partner with General Ledger teams on intercompany and segment reporting requirements* Coordinate consolidation requirements with financial reporting architecture and downstream reporting solutions* Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and consolidation-specific fit-gap analysis* Document business and system requirements for consolidation processes* Develop consolidation content for Process Design Documents (PDDs)* Support Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) activities* Identify dependencies, design issues, and downstream impacts across Finance and Technology workstreams* Support testing, implementation, cutover, and go-live activities for SAP Group ReportingRequirements* Bachelor's degree required* Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience* The ideal candidate has extensive SAP Group Reporting and financial consolidation experience, strong SAP FICO knowledge, and proven experience leading complex finance transformation initiatives* Strong SAP financial consolidation experience* Strong SAP S/4HANA Finance experience* Deep understanding of financial consolidation processes and requirements* Experience with intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments* Experience supporting complex financial reporting environments* Experience leading Fit-to-Standard workshops and fit-gap analysis* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills* Ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Reporting, Data, and Technology teamsPreferred Qualifications:* SAP S/4HANA transformation experience* Experience implementing SAP Group Reporting* Experience with equity accounting* Experience with cash flow reporting design* Experience with multi-entity or global financial consolidation environments* Experience developing Process Design Documents and requirements traceability documentationKey Competencies:* SAP Group Reporting* SAP Consolidation* SAP FICO* SAP S/4HANA Finance* Financial Consolidation* Equity Accounting* Intercompany Eliminations* Consolidation Adjustments* Cash Flow Reporting* Financial Reporting* Finance Transformation* Fit-to-Standard Design* Cross-Functional LeadershipJob TypeContractCompensation97 - $190