SAP Finance - Technology Consulting - Funds and Grant Management - Manager

Location: Anywhere in the United States; regular travel required to meet client needs.

About the role

EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology helps organizations address challenges in the digital era. The collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone, taking a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology, and operational impacts in tandem. As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, analyzing business models and processes to capture requirements that translate into technical specifications, and ensuring system architecture solutions align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Funds Management and SAP Grants Management solutions for government clients.
• Define and implement funds control, budget availability control, commitment management, and budget execution processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on budget formulation, budget execution, and financial compliance requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, design workshops, and solution validation sessions.
• Lead integration between SAP Funds Management and SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting Budgeting, Grants Management, Procurement, Project Systems, and Treasury.
• Ensure accurate financial postings, reporting, and reconciliation across integrated SAP modules.
• Manage SAP functional consultants and project resources.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, deliverables, quality assurance, and risk management.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of SAP S/4 Implementation experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Funds Management and Grants Management.
• Strong experience with SAP Financial Accounting (FI), including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
• Experience leading SAP implementation projects and managing functional teams.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, appropriations, funds control, and public sector financial operations.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations.
• Strong background in technology analysis and implementation.
• Certification in SAP Financial Accounting.

Benefits

The salary range for this position varies by office location:

• New York City, Boston, Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices: $171,200 to $285,300
• Bay Area California offices: $178,400 to $297,200
• All other U.S. office locations, including Sacramento: $142,600 to $261,500

Individual salaries within these ranges are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.