Our Client is looking for an SAP S/4HANA Asset Accounting (FI-AA) Functional Consultant.

Role: SAP S/4HANA Asset Accounting (FI-AA) Functional Consultant

Client Location: Vancouver

Start date: July 13, 2026

End date: December 31, 2026

Work model: Hybrid - On site one week per month

Travel Costs: Will be covered.

Role Summary

An SAP S/4HANA Asset Accounting Functional Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, and supporting the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module within SAP S/4HANA. The role bridges finance business requirements and SAP system functionality, ensuring accurate fixed asset lifecycle management and compliance with financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Solution Design Engage stakeholders to gather and analyze asset accounting requirements and business processes. Conduct workshops and perform fit-gap analysis for S/4HANA Finance solutions. Translate requirements into functional design and SAP configuration specifications. SAP Configuration & Implementation Configure SAP FI-AA components including: Asset classes, depreciation areas, and valuation methods Asset master data and chart of depreciation Support end-to-end implementation and rollouts of S/4HANA Asset Accounting solutions. Ensure integration with FI (GL/AP/AR), CO, MM, PM, and PS modules. Asset Lifecycle Management Expertise Design and support processes across the entire asset lifecycle: Acquisition and capitalization Transfers and settlements Depreciation and valuation Retirement, sale, and scrapping Testing & Deployment Lead/support: Unit testing, SIT, and UAT Cutover planning and go-live activities Validate financial postings, depreciation runs, and reporting accuracy. Data Migration & S/4HANA Transformation Support legacy asset migration into S/4HANA (data cleansing, mapping, validation). Participate in S/4HANA conversion/greenfield projects, ensuring alignment with best practices. Support & Continuous Improvement Provide post-go-live support and incident resolution. Identify system gaps and recommend process improvements and optimization. Maintain documentation and ensure audit readiness. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with: Finance and accounting teams IT and SAP technical teams (ABAP) External vendors and auditors Act as a bridge between business and technical teams. Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI-AA) Deep understanding of: Fixed asset accounting principles Depreciation, valuation, and reporting Knowledge of integration points (FI, CO, MM, PM, PS) Experience with: SAP configuration (IMG) Data migration tools and methodologies Testing and deployment processes

Core Consulting Skills

Business process analysis & requirement gathering Problem-solving and troubleshooting Stakeholder management and communication Documentation and training delivery

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field Typical requirement: 5-10+ years SAP FI/AA experience (varies by role level) Hands-on experience in: Full lifecycle SAP implementations S/4HANA migration or transformation projects SAP certification (FI / S/4HANA Finance) preferred

Key Deliverables

Configured and optimized FI-AA module Functional specifications (RICEFW) Test scripts and results Data migration artifacts User training materials and system documentation

Typical Work Context

Large ERP transformation programs (e.g., S/4HANA conversions) Finance transformation initiatives Cross-functional SAP projects involving multiple modules

Quick Insight (from your consulting context)

Given your Enterprise Applications background and SAP/ERP exposure, this role typically sits at the intersection of:

Finance transformation ERP modernization (S/4HANA) Process reengineering

It’s highly relevant for client advisory + delivery roles (Big 4 / system integrators)—especially where asset-heavy industries (utilities, oil & gas, infrastructure) are involved.