SAP Architect - BRIM - FI -CA

Role: SAP Architect - BRIM - FI -CA

Location: Boston, MA or Vancouver, WA (Portland nearest)

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Contract Accounting (FI-CA) and SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management) solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in architecting and integrating complex revenue recognition and contract accounting processes , ensuring seamless interaction between SAP RAR, FI-CA, and other finance and billing modules. The architect will work closely with business teams, technical teams, and stakeholders to design scalable and compliant financial solutions, ensuring adherence to IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition standards .

Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design

Lead the end-to-end architecture for SAP RAR & FI-CA integration within integrating SFDC and SAP BRIM

Design and implement revenue recognition models for subscription-based, milestone-based, and usage-based contracts.

Define SAP RAR & FI-CA integration points with SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management), and FI-GL.

Ensure SAP FI-CA supports accounts receivable, invoice processing, payment handling, dunning, and settlements.

Architect event-based revenue recognition and automated contract modifications & allocations in SAP RAR.

Lead the design & architecture of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) process, integrating SFDC and SAP BRIM and RAR

Develop and document business process flows, functional design, and technical specifications.

Ensure SAP BRIM modules (Subscription Order Management (SOM), Convergent Charging (CC), Convergent Invoicing (CI), and FI-CA) are optimized for customer needs.

Define and implement revenue recognition processes using SAP RAR in compliance with IFRS 15 / ASC 606.

Provide guidance on subscription, usage-based, and hybrid billing models.

Ensure IFRS 15 / ASC 606 compliance by defining standardized revenue recognition frameworks.

Design and implement audit trails, reconciliation processes, and revenue recognition event triggers.

Optimize SAP RAR for real-time revenue processing, contract modifications, and POB adjustments.

Implement business rules for contract-based and usage-based revenue recognition.

Develop enhanced reporting and analytics for revenue forecasts and profitability tracking.

Implementation knowledge with salesforce integration on various Buneiss processes like upsell, upgrade, renewals, and other types of selling motions Implementation & Integration

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of SAP BRIM and RAR.

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of BRIM and RAR with other SAP modules (, FI-CA and FICO)

Optimize order management, contract lifecycle, invoicing, and settlement processes. Technical Leadership & Best Practices

Provide technical leadership in SAP BRIM, SAP RAR, and OTC implementations.

Establish best practices for SAP S/4HANA transformation projects .

Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance .

Define custom enhancements and automation solutions in SAP BRIM and RAR.

Conduct system health checks, performance tuning, and process optimizations . Stakeholder & Team Management

Work closely with business stakeholders to define OTC business requirements.

Lead workshops, training sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) .

Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and enhancements post-implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of SAP Finance experience , with at least 5 years of deep expertise in SAP RAR & FI-CA .
• Hands-on experience with SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) & FI-CA (Contract Accounting) .
• Strong knowledge of SAP BRIM (SOM, CC, CI), SD, and FI-GL integration .
• Expertise in revenue contract management, POB allocation, and event-based revenue processing in SAP RAR.
• In-depth understanding of FI-CA functionalities, including subledger accounting, payment handling, and collections .
• Experience implementing IFRS 15 / ASC 606 compliance frameworks in SAP RAR.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations .
• Ability to define custom enhancements, automation, and optimization strategies .
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills .

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP Certification in BRIM, RAR, or S/4HANA Finance.

Experience with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and cloud-based integrations.

Knowledge of AI/ML-based pricing or predictive analytics for billing and revenue management.

Experience with DevOps methodologies, and SAP automation tools.