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# SAP FI/CO/GL Functional Lead

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,300.0 - $295,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP Project Management, SAP Solution Manager
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sap-fi-co-gl-functional-lead-washington-dc--f1cb9be3-2b46-40b0-b483-7f938044623d

## About the Role

SAP FICO, Federal Government, Public Safety, Military, Team Player, Government, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management, Leadership, * 10+ years of experience leading SAP projects and SAP solution implementations

 * Hands-on Financial Accounting experience
 * Hands-on CO Cost Center Accounting experience
 * Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
 * Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and best practices
 * Experience with project planning, resource allocation, and risk management
 * Ability to align SAP initiatives with strategic business objectives

Eligibility requirements:

 * U.S. Citizenship required
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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## Description

The SAP Functional Lead is responsible for leading complex business analysis, solution design, testing, and delivery activities across SAP programs. This role provides leadership and direction to functional teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives, business requirements, and delivery commitments. The Functional Lead works closely with stakeholders, project leadership, architects, developers, and business teams to oversee SAP solution implementation, manage risks, and drive successful project outcomes. This position promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to established delivery methodologies while mentoring team members and supporting the overall success of SAP initiatives., * Lead and coordinate functional team activities across SAP project workstreams

 * Provide guidance and direction to functional team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and deliverables
 * Oversee SAP solution implementation activities to ensure business requirements are met
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
 * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across project teams
 * Monitor project progress and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks
 * Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies and project governance standards
 * Facilitate communication between functional, technical, and business teams to support effective project execution
 * Mentor and develop team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and professional development activities
 * Stay current on SAP technologies, capabilities, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement
 * Support project planning activities, including resource allocation, forecasting, and workload management
 * Align SAP project objectives with broader business and organizational goals