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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solution Architect - **Company:** HCL Technologies - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Data Migration, IDoc, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP FI/CO, SAP Materials Management, SAP R/3, SAP Sales and Distribution, SAP Treasury and Risk Management, SAP Profit Center Accounting, Sap Finance, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, SAP Ariba, Microfocus - **Published:** November 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-solution-architect-palo-alto-ca--8baa4b2d-0d8e-4901-80d8-50c780ca4b81 ## About the Role SAP, Finance, Architectural Design, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Blueprints, Treasury, Testing, Data Migration, Reconciliation, Functional Expertise * Strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance configuration. * Deep understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes. * Expertise in Universal Journal and S/4HANA Finance innovations. * Strong knowledge of financial closing, reporting, and consolidation. * Experience with financial analytics and reporting (e.g., Fiori apps, embedded analytics). Integration Knowledge * Strong understanding of SAP MM integration with: oSAP MM (P2P) oSAP SD (O2C) oSAP PP oTreasury & Cash Management * Experience with IDocs, APIs, and interface coordination is preferred. Technical and Tools Proficiency * SAP S/4HANA * SAP MM Configuration * SAP Fiori Applications * Solution Manager / ChaRM / SAP cALM * MS ADO, microfocus (Formerly HP) ALM, JIRA, or similar testing and delivery tools * Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications * SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification * Experience in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Selective Data Transition) * Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Advanced Financial Closing * Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies Expected Outcomes * Faster financial close * Improved data accuracy * Standardized global processes * Reduced manual efforts * Enhanced reporting and compliance 4.Experience Requirements SAP Finance Functional Lead Experience3+ years Record to Report (R2R) Process Experience10+ years, Functional Expertise * Strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance configuration. * Deep understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes. * Expertise in Universal Journal and S/4HANA Finance innovations. * Strong knowledge of financial closing, reporting, and consolidation. * Experience with financial analytics and reporting (e.g., Fiori apps, embedded analytics). Integration Knowledge * Strong understanding of SAP MM integration with: oSAP MM (P2P) oSAP SD (O2C) oSAP PP oTreasury & Cash Management * Experience with IDocs, APIs, and interface coordination is preferred. Technical and Tools Proficiency * SAP S/4HANA * SAP MM Configuration * SAP Fiori Applications * Solution Manager / ChaRM / SAP cALM * MS ADO, microfocus (Formerly HP) ALM, JIRA, or similar testing and delivery tools * Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications * SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification * Experience in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Selective Data Transition) * Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Advanced Financial Closing * Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies Expected Outcomes * Faster financial close * Improved data accuracy * Standardized global processes * Reduced manual efforts * Enhanced reporting and compliance 4.Experience Requirements SAP Finance Functional Lead Experience3+ years Record to Report (R2R) Process Experience10+ years Skill Requirements SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead (Record to Report - R2R) ## Description SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead (Record to Report - R2R) Role Context We are seeking a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance (R2R) Lead to drive end-to-end finance transformation. The role owns solution design, architecture, and delivery governance across finance processes including GL, closing, consolidation, and reporting.. This role requires close collaboration with client finance stakeholders, functional SMEs, solution architects, Manage R2R Consultants and technical teams to analyze business requirements, design scalable finance solutions, and configure S/4HANA Finance capabilities aligned with enterprise goals., Design & Solutioning * Own end-to-end R2R solution design and delivery * Drive finance transformation roadmap and standardization * Lead fit-gap, solution blueprinting, and governance * Own integration across MM, SD, PP, Treasury * Oversee delivery (config, dev, testing, deployment) * Lead data migration, reconciliation, and validation * Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and SOX * Lead stakeholder governance and steering committees * Support pre-sales and solution shaping Partner with finance stakeholders and SMEs to understand accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements. * Lead workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and fit-gap analysis for R2R processes. * Design SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions aligned with business needs, SAP best practices, and Clean Core principles. Configure SAP Finance functionalities including: * General Ledger (GL) - Universal Journal * Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) * Asset Accounting (AA) * Bank Accounting & Cash Management * Intercompany Accounting * Profit Center Accounting (PCA) * Cost Center Accounting (CCA) * Product Costing & COPA (Margin Analysis) * Financial Closing & Period-End Activities * ECCS / Consolidation (preferred) Support integration design across SAP modules including: * SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) * SAP MM (Procure to Pay) * SAP SD (Order to Cash) * SAP PP (Manufacturing accounting) * SAP Treasury, Cash Management * SAP Ariba / Concur (where applicable Delivery & Execution * Translate business requirements into SAP-configurable and extensible solutions. * Prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows). * Collaborate with ABAP, integration, and data migration teams. * Support data migration strategy, mapping, validation, and reconciliation. * Execute and support SIT, UAT, and defect resolution cycles. * Provide hyper care support during deployment., We are seeking a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance (R2R) Lead to drive end-to-end finance transformation. The role owns solution design, architecture, and delivery governance across finance processes including GL, closing, consolidation, and reporting.. This role requires close collaboration with client finance stakeholders, functional SMEs, solution architects, Manage R2R Consultants and technical teams to analyze business requirements, design scalable finance solutions, and configure S/4HANA Finance capabilities aligned with enterprise goals.