SAP FICO Functional Analyst
Location: Carlsbad, CA
  
One of our top clients in Carlsbad has asked us to assist them in their search for a SAP FICO Functional Analyst role. They want us to help them find the very best talent available. This is a direct, full-time placement with our client. A detailed job description of the position is listed below.
  
Description
  
This role will be responsible for configuration, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and integration support across financial modules.
  
The ideal candidate possesses strong functional knowledge of Finance and Controlling, understands system dependencies with Sales & Distribution processes, and feels comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.
  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for SAP FICO modules, including GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis.
• Configure and maintain finance settings in SAP S/4HANA, including document types, posting keys, tax configurations, and payment terms.
• Work closely with SAP SD teams on Order-to-Cash process improvements, including pricing, billing, taxation, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with internal Finance business stakeholders (AR, AP, GL, Treasury, Tax) to understand requirements and translate them into functional design.
• Participate in SAP change management cycles, system upgrades, release testing, and major transformation projects.
• Support data governance, compliance, and audit requirements (SOX controls, segregation of duties, license usage).
• Perform root-cause analysis of incidents and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct unit, integration, and UAT testing with business partners.

  
Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of SAP FICO hands-on experience in configuration and support.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance 
• Solid understanding of FI/CO integration with SD (billing, revenue postings, account determination, tax procedures).
• Strong knowledge of Fiori apps for Finance, SAP security concepts, and data management.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries.
• Experience with SAP CPI/PI/EDI interfaces.
• Familiarity with SAP credit management, FSCM, and dispute management.
• Understanding of SAP license management / GRC / audit controls.
• Knowledge of Project Systems (PS) cost tracking and controlling.
• Experience working with Service Now and Jira.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, especially with Sales, Finance, and IT.