Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Solutions Architect

Location: Remote but must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA. The individual will be required to be onsite 1 or 2 times a quarter and will onboard in person.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance- Must Be US Citizen to apply

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The team is seeking an experienced SAP FI Consultant to join our team. A successful candidate will be responsible for providing L1 & L2 support for our customer. This will include user requirements gathering, root cause analysis, moderate configuration and testing and training support as needed. This role involves working closely with stakeholders from within the Finance organization as well as other functional areas.

Must Have

• 5 years - Conducting user interviews to gather requirements
• 5 years - Defining scope of the configuration management process
• 5 years - Prepares configuration control documents
• 5 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 5 years - Reviewing Specification Requirements
• 5 years - Translates Business Requirements into Technical Specifications
• 5 years - Experience with configuration of SAP S/4 modules
• 2 years - S/4 Hana experience
• 5 years- S/4 operational support experience
• 5 years - SAP FICO operation support experience
• 5 years - Determine Systems Specifications
• 5 years - Systems Analysis
• 5 years - Systems Configuration

Nice to Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with financial analysis and processes
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support run operations of SAP S/4 environment with specific focus on the operations of the Finance organization.
• Support month-end closing process including completing error analysis and resolution.
• Understand desired outcomes, gather and document requirements
• Complete moderate level of configuration in support of daily run operations.
• Participate in process optimization discussions, root cause analysis discussions and offer solutioning guidance as appropriate.
• Support Finance transformational efforts with solution discussion, design, and delivery support.
• Guide testing efforts for new solutions and train as needed.
• Act as a functional subject matter expert for the Record to Report (R2R) process; journal entry, accounts reconciliation, financial closing, and compliance

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of SAP FICO operational support experience.
• 2 years of S/4 Hana experience
• Experience in leading/documenting requirements through to configuration delivery
• Experience with an automated financial closing tool (SAP Advanced Financial Close, OneStream or similar)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP FICO module, including configuration and testing.
• Experience with financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and user-facing skills.
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field.
• SAP FICO certification is highly desirable.
• SAP Concur configuration

Our Perks Include:

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Location - This position can be remote (within 100 miles of Lexington, MA). The person should expect to be onsite 1 or 2 times a quarter and will onboard in person.

Clearance Level - Interim clearance is sufficient for start

Interview process - 2 rounds of zoom interviews

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.