SAP Financial Close and Consolidations Director

Overview

Role: SAP Financial Close and Consolidations Director

Location: Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are also welcome remotely.

Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. For team members residing within a 45-minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility in choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs, and individual schedules.

Travel Requirements: 20-40%

What You’ll Do

• Sell, own, manage and deliver SAP Close and Consolidation projects (e.g., SAP Group Reporting, SAP Advanced Financial Close, SAP Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation).
• Lead and manage full-lifecycle SAP Group Reporting implementation projects, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Oversee Clearsulting teams, provide guidance, mentorship and coaching.
• Define project team roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures to enhance collaboration and effectiveness.
• Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
• Actively participate in broader SAP Practice development efforts.
• Own commercial execution and help inform, refine and expand our go-to-market strategy.
• Work with SAP and other third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery and support.
• Establish standards, policies, and best practices for Group Reporting and ensure they are adhered to across projects and initiatives.
• Own the financial aspects of consulting projects, including overseeing invoicing and billing processes.
• Monitor key financial metrics and implement strategies for revenue optimization, including identifying upsell opportunities.
• Encourage personal growth, succession planning, and upskilling through coaching, mentorship, and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of SAP consolidation experience including 7 years of Group Reporting, with at least 2-3 full life-cycle implementations of S/4HANA Group Reporting.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance processes.
• Strong consulting skillset, with technical expertise, leadership abilities, and client-facing skills.
• Commercial mindset with experience contributing to sales cycles and/or driving account growth, including identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and partnering with business development teams.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Company Culture

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022, 2023)
• 'Great Place to Work' Certified (2022, 2023)
• 'Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms' - Consulting Magazine (2022)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)
• #4 “Fastest Growing Consulting Firm” – Consulting Magazine (2020)

Benefits that Benefit You

Building a dynamic culture and successful company is at the heart of what we do, and we understand the significance of ensuring your health and wellness. To this end, we provide a comprehensive benefits package and a range of perks tailored to our team members, which include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we’re doing but don’t fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we’re forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We’re all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you’re passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don’t hesitate to apply!

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting the following: Cleasultsising career culture page.

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