Description – External
About the role
We are seeking a Senior SAP FICO Consultant with strong hands‑on experience across SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AP, AR, New GL, Asset Accounting (AA) and strong integration experience with FI‑MM and FI‑SD. This role involves leading complex SAP initiatives from design through implementation, cutover, and post‑go‑live support.
In this role you will
- Lead end‑to‑end implementation and configuration of SAP FI/CO modules, including GL, AP, AR, AA, Tax, and Banking
- Design and support complex FI‑MM (GR/IR, Invoice Verification, automatic postings) and FI‑SD (billing, revenue recognition) integrations
- Gather, analyze, and document complex finance business requirements
- Map current financial processes to SAP best practices to drive process optimization
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP Finance, resolving complex functional issues
- Support data migration activities, cutover planning, and post‑go‑live stabilization
- Create functional specifications (FS) for RICEFW objects and support testing activities
- Perform unit testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with offshore teams
- Apply best practices related to New GL, Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Group Reporting, and SAP Fiori
Work Model
Hybrid – from the United States
What you need to have to be considered
- 10+ years of SAP FICO functional consulting experience
- Strong expertise in GL, AP, AR, and Asset Accounting (AA)
- Proven experience with FI‑MM and FI‑SD integration
- Hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Experience working in client‑facing environments
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
These will help you stand out
- SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
- Experience working on complex global SAP implementations
- Strong documentation, stakeholder management, and mentorship experience
Please note
This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 – $112,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan and Contributions
- Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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