You Are:A seasoned SAP Finance Solution Architect with deep retail industry expertise and a passion for solving complex, cross-functional challenges. You have led clients through full-cycle SAP Finance transformations - from initial planning and analysis through build, test, and deployment - and you know how to translate ambitious business goals into clear, executable SAP solutions. You are equally comfortable presenting to a CFO, designing an integration architecture with a technical team, or coaching a junior consultant through a configuration challenge.
You bring specific depth in SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) and POSDTA, understanding how point-of-sale transaction data flows from store systems through to the general ledger, and how to design clean reconciliation patterns that give retail finance teams confidence in their numbers.
The Work:As an SAP Finance Architect in Retail you will:
- Engage senior client Finance executives on business challenges, trends, and the potential value of SAP Finance solutions - current and future.
- Lead clients through all phases of full-cycle SAP delivery: Plan, Analyze, Build, Test, and Deploy.
- Architect end-to-end Finance solutions that leverage SAP S/4HANA Finance, CAR, POSDTA, and complementary SAP technologies, custom apps, and partner add-ons.
- Design and govern the integration between POS/store systems and SAP FI/CO, including POSDTA inbound processing, revenue posting, and daily reconciliation.
- Develop business cases, solution roadmaps, and presentations that bring client leadership on board with transformation strategies.
- Advise on SAP's Business AI strategy - identifying where AI can deliver measurable value within Finance and Retail operations.
- Lead large, diverse project teams (onshore and offshore), maintaining quality, scope, and stakeholder alignment throughout delivery.
- Become a trusted advisor to clients and Accenture leadership by staying current on regulations, SAP platform developments, and Retail industry trends.
- Contribute to thought leadership, reusable assets, and best-practice development to grow Accenture's SAP Retail capability.
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 8 years of experience leading clients through full-cycle SAP Finance delivery across all phases - Plan, Analyze, Build, Test, and Deploy - as a Solution Architect or Delivery Lead.
- Minimum 5 years of experience delivering SAP Finance transformations for Retail clients (Grocery, Specialty, or Fashion preferred).
- Minimum 3 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations including project planning, estimation, solution design, and go-live (SAP support / managed services experience alone will not satisfy the implementation requirement)
- Prior experience in a consulting or advisory capacity with direct client-facing accountability.
- Hands on experience deploying AI-enabled use cases within SAP programs, including capabilities such as Joule, embedded AI, and predictive accounting.
- Deep expertise across FI/CO, Universal Journal, GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Product Costing, Margin Analysis, Treasury, and period-end close, including complex accounting, controls, and statutory requirements.
- Strong retail domain experience spanning omnichannel P&L, inventory valuation, merchandise and franchise accounting, rebates, leases, payments, and SAP CAR/POSDTA, including POS-to-Finance integration, sales reconciliation, tax, promotions, gift cards, loyalty, and inventory reconciliation.
- End-to-end architecture experience across S/4HANA, IS-Retail, SD/MM/EWM/TM, BTP/CPI, third-party POS and e-commerce, SAC/BW analytics, data migration, RISE with SAP, cutover, extensibility, and financial controls/compliance.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum of 6 years' work experience.
Bonus Points if:- You have SAP S/4HANA Finance certification, such as SAP Certified Application Associate or an equivalent Finance certification.
- You have Experience applying SAP Activate methodology and leading Agile delivery and sprint execution within SAP transformation programs.
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 12/04/2026.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 RangeCalifornia $132,500 to $338,300
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
Connecticut $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Ohio $122,700 to $270,600
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200
