SAP FICO Consultant

Job Title - SAP Fico Consultant  Contract Duration - 12+ months  Location - Washington ,DC   Note - This is a W-2 position, and we welcome candidates requiring H-1B transfer sponsorship to apply. No third-party vendors. W2 Benefits - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Employee 401 K  Contributions, HSA and other Benefits.   Key Responsibilities: Analyze and document finance and controlling processes and identify optimization opportunities using SAP best practices Gather, validate, and prioritize FI/CO functional requirements with business stakeholders Configure SAP S/4HANA FI and CO modules based on functional specifications and SAP Activate methodology Perform fit-gap analysis and develop functional designs supporting end-to-end finance processes Create functional specifications for RICEFW objects and collaborate with technical development teams Support integration testing across FI/CO and related modules such as MM and SD Execute unit testing, coordinate UAT, and manage defect resolution through structured testing cycles Provide post-go-live support including incident management, root cause analysis, and enhancements Maintain documentation for configurations, process flows, and functional designs in compliance with ITIL standards Deliver end-user training and develop supporting training materials Support release management, transport coordination, and change control processes Collaborate with COE, PMO, and technical teams on project execution and governance Monitor SAP roadmap updates and recommend finance-related improvements Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and data integrity standards Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field Minimum 3+ years of SAP FICO functional experience in configuration and support Strong understanding of FI and CO business processes Experience with SAP S/4HANA and familiarity with SAP Fiori applications Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications Experience documenting functional designs and test scripts Special Requirements: SAP Activate methodology experience required ITIL service management experience preferred SAP FICO certification preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong SAP FI/CO configuration skills including GL, AP, AR, asset accounting, and cost controlling Understanding of financial reporting and month-end close processes Knowledge of integration points with SAP SD, MM, and other modules Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience with SAP Solution Manager or SAP Cloud ALM is a plus