IT Architect SAP Finance

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 152600 - 228800

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Location

San Diego CA

Position Summary

The Assoc Principal IT Architect - SAP FICO within the Illumina Digital Services function will lead and direct transformational Finance projects within a global framework. This pivotal role involves defining and executing the strategic direction architecture and roadmap for efficient scalable and innovative finance systems and processes primarily focused on the SAP FICO domain. Responsibilities include leading a team (potentially including internal staff contractors and vendor partners) managing relationships with senior business stakeholders ensuring alignment with global business objectives and driving continuous improvement.

This position reports to the Director IT Finance and Legal and serves as a key strategic partner to the Companys Research to Release Organization and senior Finance leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic design development and implementation of robust scalable Record-to-Report solutions within the SAP FICO landscape.
Define and champion the SAP FICO roadmap aligning technology solutions with evolving business strategies and requirements.
Articulate and present the functionality features benefits and strategic impact of financial accounting and management accounting solutions to senior business stakeholders and technical teams.
Oversee the creation and ensure the quality of system blueprints configuration documentation functional specifications and testing strategies for RICEFW objects and system enhancements.
Provide leadership and expert oversight for troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring timely technical resolution across the FICO space including General Ledger Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Fixed Assets Indirect Taxation Inter-company settlement Consolidation Cost Center Accounting Product Costing and Profitability Analysis.
Direct and facilitate coordination with SD MM PP analysts ABAP developers infrastructure teams and personnel from cross-integration modules and boundary systems.
Manage the relationship and escalation processes with SAP Support (OSS) and other technology vendors.
Lead mentor and develop team members (internal and/or external resources) fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Drive strategy and manage execution across organizational regional and global boundaries; effectively manage a portfolio of projects and competing priorities in a cross-divisional and cross-functional environment.
Direct and manage Application Management Support (AMS) partners ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs managing budgets and driving service improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks for system changes enhancements and support within the FICO domain.
Partner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization and leverage technology to achieve business goals.

Requirements

12-15 years of progressive experience working in SAP FICO areas including extensive experience in leading multiple full-cycle implementations and managing complex support operations.
Proven experience in a leadership or management role (minimum 3-5 years preferred) directly overseeing SAP FICO teams managing vendor resources or leading large-scale complex projects/programs.
Deep functional and technical expertise with configuration in SAP ECC backend systems specifically in:
- SAP Finance (FI - GL AR AP AA Banking)
- SAP Controlling (CO - CCA PCA IO Product Costing COPA)
- OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)
- Vertex Tax or similar indirect tax solutions (Strongly preferred)
Strong understanding and experience integrating with SAP MM Materials Management and SAP SD Sales and Distribution modules.
Expertise in translating complex business requirements into effective strategic system solutions and process designs.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical teams and senior non-technical leadership/executives.
Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects balance multiple competing priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity influence stakeholders and thrive in a dynamic rapidly changing global business environment.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 12 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Education

Bachelors Degree required in Computer Science Information Technology Finance Accounting or a related field.
Masters Degree (MBA MS) is preferred.

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The estimated base salary range for the IT Architect - SAP Finance role based in the United States of America is: $152600 - $228800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

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