SAP FI/CO Analyst

Job title: SAP FI/CO AnalystDuration: Long-termLocation: New Port Beach, CA Must have experience in Financial DomainPosition Summary:The Senior SAP FI/CO Analyst will be responsible for providing comprehensive SAP FI/CO system support and development to business users, proactively engage with stakeholders across business functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the design, configuration, and ongoing support of SAP FI/CO modules.Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions (including but not limited to):Perform a broad range of tasks including research, analysis, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions within the FI/CO scope.Deliver day-to-day SAP support and maintenance to business users across multiple regions, addressing application-related issues promptly.Actively participate in system upgrades, application enhancements, and project implementations.Ensure timely problem identification and resolution to maintain smooth SAP operations.Qualifications:A minimum of 15 years of experience as a Senior SAP FI/CO Analyst, with a strong background in configuring SAP FI/CO and involvement in at least two full lifecycle implementations.Extensive expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, including New General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Lease Accounting, Special Ledger, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Orders, with hands-on experience in SAP ECC 6.0.Proven post-implementation experience supporting FI/CO processes, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.Familiarity with SAP Consolidation tools such as BCS or BPC.Familiarity with SAP development objects such as Reports, Interfaces, Customizations, Enhancements, and Forms, and their integration with SAP FI/CO modules.Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles and their application within SAP.Skilled in preparing detailed functional requirements, developing corresponding test cases, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.Ability to analyze and compare SAP Finance modules against business and IT requirements to recommend process improvements or customizations.Experience with Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solutions, including configuration, support, or integration with SAP FI/CO modules.Strong communication skills and professional poise, with the ability to engage effectively and transparently with vendors and business users at all organizational levels.Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team consisting of business users and technology colleagues to achieve business goals.