Senior Specialist - SAP Third Party

Job Description

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Administrator II – Third Party Systems

Location: Onsite or Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: CohnReznick Advisory LLC, founded in 1919 and headquartered in New York City, is an accounting, auditing, and financial advisory firm. The company provides services in accounting advisory, tax consultancy, assurance services, real estate advisory, and transaction advisory. CohnReznick is recognized for its expertise in various sectors and its ability to deliver strategic advisory, audit, and tax solutions that enhance business performance and compliance

We have recently gone live with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and are at the foundational stage of our journey. Our current environment focuses on core functionality and basic processes, and we are looking for an expert who can help us move beyond the basics. This role is critical in elevating our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ecosystem by driving automation, optimizing workflows, and introducing innovative solutions that unlock the full potential of the platform. If you thrive on transforming systems from “live” to “best-in-class,” this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Summary: The SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Administrator is responsible for the administration, optimization, integration, and support of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and its connected third-party financial and operational applications, including Replicon, Concur, Unanet, Rillion, and Workday Adaptive Planning. This role ensures system reliability, integration integrity, and process excellence across all platforms supporting the firm’s financial, operational, and project-management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and escalations across SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and all supported third‑party tools.
• Manage system settings, approval workflows, financial mappings, audit rules, and cost structures across all platforms.
• Validate cross-platform financial flows (e.g., time → project costing → revenue recognition; expenses → AP postings; forecasts → Adaptive).
• Serve as primary liaison with software vendors for escalations, service tickets, and system enhancements.
• Review vendor release notes, assess impacts, and coordinate testing.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements (e.g., Replicon time accuracy, Concur T&E automation, Rillion AP automation).
• Ensure cross-system alignment of financial data, project structures, customers, vendors, GL accounts, and cost centers.
• Support financial reporting and planning cycles by ensuring accurate data flow into Adaptive.
• Conduct training, create job aids, and maintain documentation for processes and system changes.
• Lead cross-functional sessions to gather business requirements and translate into systems configurations.
• Utilize SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Drive automation and process improvements across financial workflows.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Manage user access and security policies to safeguard system integrity.
• Document system configurations and procedures for future reference and compliance.
• Provide user support and training to ensure effective system utilization.
• Lead system audits and compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements.
• Implement new SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ecosystem modules and features to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud systems with other business applications.
• Develop and execute system improvement plans to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Monitor all upcoming changes being deployed by SAP. Work on testing plans and keeping senior staff updated on upcoming changes.
• Understand downstream impacts of changes including hot fixes. Create impact summary and review with leadership.
• Execute UAT and tasks for Upgrades, Mergers and Acquisitions, Vendor Coordination, and other associated projects.
• Monitor and troubleshoot SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ecosystem integrations.
• Serve as backup to other team members to backfill during peak periods, PTO, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience with SAP S/4 Hana Public Cloud with a focus on financial accounting or professional service organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field to ensure foundational knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address system issues effectively.
• Experience supporting financial systems such as Replicon, Concur, Unanet, Adaptive, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with various stakeholders. Experience working in a global team environment.
• Experience with integration technologies (CPI, REST APIs, SFTP).
• Financial Knowledge
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Ability to map business requirements to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of data management to ensure data integrity.
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud certification to validate expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet business demands.
• Lead meetings by setting clear objectives, driving focused and collaborative discussion, and ensuring accountability for timely completion of action items.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud architecture to understand system components.
• Working knowledge and subject matter expertise in one or more SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud functional areas, including FICO, Order-to-Cash (OTC), Project Systems (PS), Security, and/or system integrations. Proficiency in system monitoring and performance tuning to maintain optimal operation.
• Working proficiency with financial systems such as Replicon, Concur, Unanet, Rillion, Adaptive Planning.
• Advanced scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) to automate tasks. (preferred)
• Strong understanding of user access and security management to protect system integrity.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues. This includes what is an incident versus what is a defect.
• Expertise in data management systems (e.g., S4 Hana Public Cloud transport management) to manage data effectively.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies to lead system improvement initiatives i.e., SAP Activate.
  
  

Technologies, Coding Languages, And Methodologies

• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud for enterprise resource planning.
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Fiori for user interface and experience.
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud GUI for system access and management.
• Windows and Microsoft Office Suite operating systems for diverse environments. Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for scalable infrastructure.
  
  

Outcomes

• Efficiently manage and optimize SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud systems and connected third‑party applications to support business operations.
• Ensure high system performance and reliability to meet user needs.
• Implement/Maintain robust user access and security policies to protect system data.
• Resolve complex system issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation for future reference.
• Provide advanced user support and training to enhance system utilization.
• Lead successful system audits and compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements.
• Implement new SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and third party features and modules to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud systems with other business applications.
• Ensure stable and accurate integration flows across all finance applications.
• Minimize downtime through proactive issue identification and resolution.