GAF

SAP Finance Lead

GAF$144K — $198K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • 10+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience leading implementations
  • Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture and Universal Journal
  • Extensive knowledge of multi-entity accounting and intercompany processes
  • Hands-on experience with SAP DRC and third-party tax engines

Responsibilities

  • Architect global GL structure and ensure real-time financial reporting
  • Design optimized AP and AR processes with automation features
  • Streamline end-to-end intercompany processes for month-end close
  • Lead design for real-time cash management and currency forecasting
  • Integrate tax determination with Vertex for AR and AP transactions
  • Manage integrations between Core FI, Treasury, Tax, and external tools
  • Collaborate with finance teams to translate business needs into SAP architecture

Benefits

  • Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys
  • Robust 401K plan with an employer match contribution
  • Wellness programs and free financial coaching offered
  • Generous tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Opportunities to connect through Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP Finance Solution Architect to drive the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise SAP Finance ecosystem. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority bridging Core Finance operations (GL, AP, AR, Intercompany) with specialized financial functions (Tax and Treasury). Leveraging SAP's unified architecture (S/4HANA Universal Journal), you will design automated, compliant, and scalable financial capabilities that streamline quote-to-cash, procure-to-pay, intercompany operations, global tax, and cash management.

Essential Duties

  • Core Financial Architecture (GL, AP, AR):
    • Architect and govern the global General Ledger (GL) structure, parallel ledgers, chart of accounts, and real-time financial reporting within the Universal Journal
    • Design optimized Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including automated invoice processing, dynamic payment runs, dunning, dispute management, and cash application.
  • Intercompany Processing & Netting:
    • Design end-to-end Intercompany processes (Intercompany AP/AR, cross-company code billing, matching, and reconciliation) to streamline month-end close.
    • Establish centralized intercompany netting, profit margin allocations, and transfer pricing automation across global legal entities.
  • Treasury & Cash Management:
    • Lead solution design for real-time Cash Management, multi-currency cash flow forecasting, in-house banking, and automated bank reconciliation.
    • Oversee bank communication channels using SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity / BCM and SWIFT frameworks.
    • Architect Financial Risk Management tools for FX exposure trac
  • Tax & Global Compliance:
    • Integrate indirect tax determination integration with Vertex across AR sales orders and AP purchase orders/invoices.
    • Align intercompany cash movements and intercompany sales with direct tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing requirements.
  • Integration & Cross-Functional Governance:
    • Manage end-to-end integrations between Core FI, Treasury, Tax, and third-party tools (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, 360T, banking portals).
    • Partner with Finance leadership, Tax, Treasury, and Shared Services teams to translate business requirements into efficient SAP architecture.


Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • 10+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO experience, with proven expertise leading implementations across GL, AP, AR, Intercompany, Tax, and Treasury.
  • SAP S/4HANA Expertise: Deep technical and functional mastery of S/4HANA architecture, Universal Journal, and integrated sub-ledgers.
  • Core & Intercompany Mastery: Extensive background in multi-entity accounting, intercompany matching & reconciliation (ICMR), and parallel accounting standards (IFRS / US GAAP).
  • Tax & Treasury Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP DRC, third-party tax engines (Vertex, ONESOURCE, Avalara), SWIFT connectivity, and SAP TRM/Cash Management modules.


Qualifications Preferred

  • SAP Certifications preferred.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $144,000-$198,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

About GAF

GAF is a building materials manufacturing company that produces roofing materials, insulation, and other products for residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. GAF has a long history of innovation and has developed many industry-leading products over the years. The company's products are known for their quality and durability, and are used by builders and homeowners across the country. GAF is committed to sustainability and has implemented many environmentally-friendly practices in its operations.
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