Senior SAP Finance Functional Architect

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Date: Feb 25, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

 

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  322021

 

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

 

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $143,000.00 – $238,400.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 20% or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. This role is also eligible for performance-based compensation including cash bonus and company stock (RSUs).    

 

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

 

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

 

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

 

 

Position Details

 

We are seeking a senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation Architect to lead key controllership decisions and drive the Finance workstream delivery for our ECC to S/4HANA transformation across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Partnering with the Sr. Director of Controllership and periodically presenting to the Controller and CFO, you will translate complex S/4 capabilities into clear options, tradeoffs, and recommendations, and then ensure execution across process design, configuration oversight, system integration design, data migration and reconciliation, and cutover. 

 

You Will

  • Evaluate S/4HANA Finance capabilities (e.g., Universal Journal, Material Ledger, Margin Analysis, parallel accounting, document splitting, Fiori, workflows, and embedded analytics) and recommend what to adopt versus retain from ECC, including when to implement changes (pre-migration, at go-live, or post go-live) based on business value, compliance, operational impact, functional fit, system constraints, and data volumes.
  • Define the target-state finance architecture and integration approach across the ecosystem, and provide leadership on finance data migration, reconciliation, and cutover planning to ensure audit-ready outcomes. 

  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership: 

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller and CFO for aligning accounting practices, reporting requirements, and internal controls with the new system. 

  • Bridge Finance and IT by educating stakeholders on key S/4HANA changes, translating complex topics into clear options, tradeoffs, implications, and recommendations, and driving decisions to closure. 

  • Lead finance design workshops and govern outcomes produced by Engineering, BSAs, and the System Integrator to ensure alignment with the S/4HANA target-state architecture. 

  • Guide the organization through key design decisions across Universal Journal and data model changes, New Asset Accounting, Material Ledger and multiple valuations, Margin Analysis, and parallel accounting, explaining financial, operational, and compliance implications in business-friendly terms. 

  • Translate technical design into business implications for close, auditability, statutory and management reporting, and the controllership operating model. 

 

Solution Architecture & Process Transformation: 

  • Define and own the target-state S/4HANA Finance architecture and design guardrails, including ledger and parallel accounting strategy, controlling design, data model impacts, and integration patterns across the finance ecosystem. 

  • Work with the System Integrator and finance leadership to define the end-to-end S/4HANA Finance architecture and high-level process design across Record-to-Report, intercompany, close, and reporting, including Universal Journal, Asset Accounting, Margin Analysis, Material Ledger, and integration to EPM and analytics platforms. 

  • Partner with the System Integrator, BSAs, and Engineering teams to translate requirements into solution designs and high-level functional specifications and govern build consistency across workstreams. 

  • Architect end-to-end system integration across SAP and non-SAP platforms, ensuring cohesive design across modules (MM, SD, WM and other logistics) and enterprise finance systems (tax, banking, EPM, and analytics platforms). 

  • Drive finance data transformation resulting from the S/4HANA data model, including design of data products and extraction patterns to the data warehouse and reporting layers. 

  • Ensure solution designs meet compliance and internal control requirements and provide oversight and mentorship to configuration teams and finance SMEs through implementation. 

  • Define the finance reconciliation and audit readiness approach for conversion and cutover, including trial balance, subledger-to-GL, Margin Analysis, and Material Ledger valuation impacts where applicable. 

 

Data Migration, Cutover, and Program Leadership: 

  • In partnership with business leaders and the PMO, determine the sequencing and timing of S/4HANA preparation activities (e.g., Material Ledger conversion, Chart of Accounts mapping, data cleanup), and lead related workshops and POCs. 

  • Define the Finance data migration, reconciliation, and cutover strategy, including required data cleansing, validation, and audit controls. 

  • Partner with Internal Audit, IT, and Finance stakeholders to ensure reconciliation integrity and audit readiness for migrated data. 

  • Define the approach to finance reporting continuity and reconciliation impacted by S/4HANA data model changes, including data warehouse and downstream reporting considerations. 

  • Represent the Finance workstream in the S/4 program governance and steering forums, and drive issue resolution and escalation management for all finance-related topics. 

 

You have

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a technical field. 

  • 15+ years of experience with SAP Finance (FI/CO) including business analysis, and architecture design. 

  • A deep understanding of both accounting principles and SAP technical architecture, combined with a strategic vision and hands-on ability to execute. 

  • Experience in a role with design authority across Finance, setting direction and guiding SI/build teams beyond module-level configuration. 

  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate S/4HANA capabilities versus legacy approaches and recommend an adoption path based on value, risk, and operating impact.  

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including partnering with CFO/Controller organizations to structure ambiguity and drive decisions. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex SAP finance topics clearly to non-technical audiences. 

  • Ability to lead cross-functional workshops and clearly explain ECC to S/4 changes, options, and their implications on FI/CO operations.   

  • Proven experience guiding finance organizations through complex transformation decisions, managing both business and technical impacts. 

  • Deep SAP FI/CO expertise with hands-on experience in S/4HANA Finance including:  

  • Universal Journal (ACDOCA),  

  • New Asset Accounting, 

  • Margin Analysis and Profitability Segment design, 

  • New GL with segment reporting and document splitting, 

  • Parallel Accounting and Ledger Strategy, 

  • Material Ledger including multiple valuations 

  • Business Partner Integration impact on Finance,  

  • Integrations with EPM (consolidation and planning /forecasting tools), and 

  • supporting data model, Fiori apps, APIs and reports. 

  • Experience with at least two SAP ECC to S/4HANA system conversions, in large complex organizations, with a lead role focused on Finance transformation. 

  • Experience with global rollouts, compliance frameworks, segregation of duty, tax, and audit/regulatory reporting requirements.  Experience with U.S., Canada, and Mexico regulations preferred. 

  • Experience with adjacent architectural areas such as Data, Infrastructure, Security, and Cloud architecture. 

  • Open mind to adopt SAP best practices but also utilize third-party tools and modified processes as appropriate for the business. 

  • Demonstrated leadership of IT configuration teams and data/process migration efforts. 

  • Working knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and supporting tools. 

 

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