Accenture

Accenture Edge - SAP RTR & Group Reporting Lead

Accenture$87K — $266K *
Troy, NY 12180In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of SAP Finance experience, particularly with S/4HANA implementations
  • 8+ years focused on SAP RTR processes such as GL, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany
  • 8+ years configuring SAP Group Reporting (embedded in S/4HANA)
  • 8+ years of familiarity with Universal Journal and S/4HANA financial architecture
  • 5+ years leading fit-to-standard workshops and producing functional design documents
  • Experience with a major consulting firm or advisory practice
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (Associates with relevant experience accepted)

Responsibilities

  • Lead RTR process design and configuration for key financial components
  • Drive architecture strategy for Universal Journal and chart of accounts
  • Configure New GL features for improved financial reporting and document management
  • Oversee reconciliation and elimination processes for intercompany transactions
  • Implement SAP Group Reporting through various stages for seamless financial consolidation
  • Facilitate workshops with finance stakeholders to align on design
  • Support data migration and validation for financial records across systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Generous paid holidays and vacation days
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
Full Job Description
The Work:
The Senior SAP RTR & Group Reporting Lead is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and delivery of end-to-end Record to Report processes within SAP S/4HANA, with specialized expertise in SAP Group Reporting for consolidated financial close. This role serves as a functional lead on large-scale SAP finance transformation programs, guiding clients through process harmonization, system design, and go-live readiness across the financial close and consolidation landscape.

Responsibilities:

RTR Process & Configuration
  • Lead design and configuration of core RTR processes including General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets (AA), Intercompany (IC), Period-End Close, and Financial Reporting
  • Drive the design of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) architecture and chart of accounts strategy in S/4HANA
  • Configure and optimize New GL functionality including document splitting, parallel ledgers, and profit center accounting
  • Lead intercompany reconciliation and elimination design, including IC matching and dispute management workflows
  • Support cash management, bank reconciliation, and payment run configuration where in scope


SAP Group Reporting
  • Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA embedded consolidation), including: Consolidation unit and group hierarchy setup, data collection methods (pull from ACDOCA vs. manual upload), Intercompany eliminations and investment consolidation, currency translation and reclassification rules, consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Define the consolidation close calendar and integration touchpoints with entity-level close
  • Advise clients on the transition from legacy consolidation tools (BPC, EC-CS, HFM, Cognos) to SAP Group Reporting


Program Delivery
  • Lead RTR and Group Reporting workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run
  • Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops with client finance and accounting stakeholders
  • Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, configuration workbooks, and test scripts
  • Support data migration activities for GL open items, asset master data, and opening balances
  • Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for RTR and consolidation scope


Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage CFO, Controller, and Corporate Accounting stakeholders as a trusted finance transformation advisor
  • Translate complex SAP configuration options into business-relevant design decisions
  • Manage client sign-off on RTR design decisions and track open issues through resolution

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's What You Need:
  • Minimum of 12 years of SAP Finance functional experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with SAP RTR processes including: GL, AA, Intercompany, and Period-End Close
  • Minimum of 8 years of hands-on configuration experience with SAP Group Reporting (S/4HANA embedded)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with Universal Journal and S/4HANA finance architecture
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading fit-to-standard workshops and authoring functional design documents
  • Prior experience working for a large Advisory/Consulting firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP firm)
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate's Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Bonus Points if You Have:
  • You have experience migrating clients from BPC, EC-CS, or HFM to SAP Group Reporting
  • You have experience with SAP RISE / BTP landscape and integration considerations
  • You have experience with CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification requirements
  • You have experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance certification


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/08/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $266,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000
Colorado $94,400 to $230,000
District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000
Illinois $87,400 to $230,000
Maine $80,400 to $196,000
Maryland $94,400 to $230,000
Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000
Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000
New York $87,400 to $266,300
New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300
Virginia $87,400 to $245,000
Washington $100,500 to $245,000

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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