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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP FICO Lead Consultant/Practice Lead - **Company:** Cg Infinity, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Business Process Management, Information Systems, Data Migration, Software Debugging, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP FI, SAP FI/CO, SAP Implementation, SAP Sales and Distribution, Systems Architecture, SAP Development, SAP Profit Center Accounting, Sap Finance, SAPscript, Adobe, Integration Tests, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Smart Forms - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fe51bd18f0833a48 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems architecture within finance?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. * 7-10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including leadership responsibilities. * Proven experience leading SAP FICO implementations or large-scale enhancements. * Strong functional expertise across SAP FI and CO modules. * Experience with SAP development concepts (ABAP, enhancements, reporting). * Hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA Finance. * Deep understanding of financial accounting principles and controlling processes. Preferred Qualifications * SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA Finance certification. * Experience with S/4HANA transformations, New GL, or Universal Journal. * Exposure to cross-functional integration (MM, SD, PP, HR). * Experience in client-facing leadership or pre-sales roles. * Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments. Key Skills & Competencies * SAP FICO leadership and solution architecture * Client-facing communication and executive presence * Practice development and brand representation * Financial process optimization and transformation * Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders ## Description The SAP FICO Lead Consultant / Practice Lead will serve as a senior functional and strategic leader for the SAP Finance practice. This individual will act as a brand ambassador for the organization's SAP capabilities, representing the practice in client engagements, solution discussions, and market-facing activities. In addition to deep functional expertise in SAP FI/CO, this role will provide leadership to the consulting team, including oversight of Principal Consultants, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable, and compliant SAP solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong functional knowledge, hands-on delivery experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., Practice Leadership & Client Engagement * Serve as the face of the SAP FICO practice in client interactions, proposals, and strategic discussions. * Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing guidance on SAP Finance strategy and transformation initiatives. * Lead solution design workshops and drive alignment between business goals and SAP capabilities. * Support business development efforts, including pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development. * Provide leadership and direction to the SAP FICO team, including oversight of Principal Consultants and senior team members. Functional & Business Responsibilities * Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP FICO solutions aligned with organizational objectives. * Lead configuration and customization across SAP FI and CO modules, including: + General Ledger (FI-GL) + Accounts Payable (FI-AP) + Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) + Asset Accounting (FI-AA) + Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA) + Profit Center Accounting (CO-PCA) + Internal Orders (CO-IO) * Oversee and guide month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. * Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements. * Partner with finance and business leaders to optimize financial processes and reporting. Development & Solution Oversight * Provide oversight on enhancements, custom developments, and integrations involving SAP FICO. * Guide teams on forms development (SmartForms, SAPscript, Adobe Forms) and financial reporting solutions. * Review and support complex debugging and issue resolution efforts. * Oversee data migration, validation, and reconciliation strategies. Project Delivery & Governance * Lead SAP implementations, rollouts, and transformation initiatives (ECC and/or S/4HANA). * Ensure high-quality deliverables including functional specifications and solution documentation. * Oversee testing strategy, including unit testing, integration testing, and UAT. * Establish and enforce delivery standards, SLAs, and best practices. * Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and methodologies. Team Leadership & Mentorship * Mentor and develop consultants, senior consultants, and principal-level resources. * Provide knowledge transfer and enablement to internal teams and client stakeholders. * Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment. ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Lost and Wasted Time: Searching for the Cozy Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2107-lost-and-wasted-time-searching-for-the-cozy-web) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)