SAP Finance Lead

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

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.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).