Director, SAP S4 Public Cloud Delivery Lead

About the role

KPMG Advisory is seeking a Director, SAP S/4 Public Cloud Delivery Lead to join our Advisory Services practice. In this role, you will drive business development, oversee end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud R2R programs, and collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to design future-state solutions. We foster a collaborative, team-driven culture with a focus on professional growth, innovation, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development by identifying R2R opportunities, shaping delivery strategy, crafting proposals, and presenting SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solutions aligned with client goals for financial close, consolidation, and reporting modernization.
• Lead ERP tool selection and implementation planning through finance process assessments, business case development, and roadmap creation; ensure readiness for R2R capabilities including Universal Journal, Group Reporting, and Financial Close.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud R2R programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution; provide strategic guidance across design, build, testing, cutover, and hyper care, while managing global teams and advising on key finance decisions.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to design future-state R2R solutions leveraging SAP BTP, Datasphere, SAC, and AI/ML for real-time reporting, predictive insights, and compliance across financial processes.
• Drive pricing strategy and manage project financials including forecasting, billing, and margin optimization; align delivery outcomes with finance performance goals such as close cycle reduction and reporting accuracy.
• Promote R2R delivery innovation through accelerators and methodology refinement; lead high-performing teams, foster career development, and cultivate a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in managing large-scale SAP programs, including at least two full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud R2R implementations in Professional Services industry; strong track record in risk mitigation, issue resolution, and coordination across finance, consolidation, and reporting workstreams.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field.
• Proven experience leading sales pursuits for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud R2R programs, including shaping delivery strategy, defining scope, and presenting finance transformation solutions aligned with goals for financial close acceleration, reporting automation, and compliance.
• Extensive experience conducting finance process assessments, building business cases, and developing R2R transformation roadmaps; skilled in guiding clients through delivery planning and execution aligned with financial reporting and regulatory objectives.
• Demonstrated success in leading full R2R delivery lifecycle including chart of accounts design, Universal Journal setup, build, testing, cutover, and hypercare; proven ability to manage global finance teams and ensure excellence across functional, technical, and integration domains.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud R2R architecture and integration with enterprise finance systems; experience with SAP BTP, Datasphere, and SAC for reporting and consolidation; skilled in pricing strategy and project financials including forecasting, billing, and margin optimization.
• Track record of driving R2R delivery innovation through accelerators and methodology refinement; strong ability to engage senior finance stakeholders, align delivery with performance goals, and lead diverse teams in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce client-ready deliverables and thought leadership content at publication quality.
• Travel as needed.

Pay

California Salary Range: $184,870 – $324,185

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; disability and life insurance; 401(k) plans; and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits. Eligible employees receive Personal Time Off per fiscal year, plus two company-wide breaks (year-end and around July 4th) where PTO is not required. Additional benefits details are available on the KPMG US Careers site.