SAP FICO Functional Lead

SAP FI/CO Functional Lead (Funds Management & Project Systems)

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.

We are looking for an SAP FI/CO Functional Lead (Funds Management & Project Systems). Please share your resume with rate and availability.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 7 plus Months

Job Summary: The SAP FI/CO Functional Lead will provide end-to-end functional support for enterprise financial systems within SAP. This role is responsible for supporting core Finance and Controlling modules, including Funds Management (FM) and Project Systems (PS), ensuring accurate financial processing, budgeting, and reporting. The consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME) supporting production operations, financial close cycles, and system enhancements, while partnering with business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Finance & Controlling (FI/CO)
• Support and maintain: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (capitalization, depreciation, retirement)
• Manage cost center and internal order accounting
• Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance
• Funds Management (FM)
• Support annual budget planning and budget loads
• Availability Control (AVC)
• Budget consumption, commitments, and actuals
• Analyze and resolve budget variances and overruns
• Project Systems (PS)
• Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Support capital project tracking and cost allocation
• Manage integration between PS, FM, and FI modules
• Financial Close & Reporting
• Lead/support: Month-end and year-end close processes
• Support financial reporting and audit activities
• Production Support & Enhancements
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions
• Support configuration, enhancements, and testing (UT/UAT)
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with finance and project teams
• Translate business needs into functional solutions
• Conduct user training and maintain documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, IT, or related field
• 10+ years of SAP FI/CO experience
• Strong hands-on experience with: Funds Management (FM), Project Systems (PS)
• Experience supporting financial close cycles
• Strong production support experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or large enterprise experience
• Experience with SAP reporting tools or Fiori
• Experience with integrated ERP environments

Key Skills

• SAP FI/CO configuration and support
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Stakeholder communication

At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at Benefits:

• Free Healthcare Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off

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