[Remote] IT Architect - SAP Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Illumina is a company dedicated to expanding access to genomic technology for health equity. The IT Architect - SAP Finance will lead transformational finance projects, define strategic direction, and manage relationships with senior business stakeholders to ensure alignment with global business objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable Record-to-Report solutions within the SAP FICO landscapeDefine and champion the SAP FICO roadmap, aligning technology solutions with evolving business strategies and requirementsArticulate and present the functionality, features, benefits, and strategic impact of financial accounting and management accounting solutions to senior business stakeholders and technical teamsOversee the creation and ensure the quality of system blueprints, configuration documentation, functional specifications, and testing strategies for RICEFW objects and system enhancementsProvide 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 AnalysisDirect and facilitate coordination with SD, MM, PP analysts, ABAP developers, infrastructure teams, and personnel from cross-integration modules and boundary systemsManage the relationship and escalation processes with SAP Support (OSS) and other technology vendorsLead, mentor, and develop team members (internal and/or external resources) fostering a collaborative and high-performance environmentDrive 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 environmentDirect and manage Application Management Support (AMS) partners, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs, managing budgets, and driving service improvement initiativesEstablish and maintain strong governance frameworks for system changes, enhancements, and support within the FICO domainPartner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization and leverage technology to achieve business goalsSkills15+ years of progressive experience working in SAP FICO areas, including extensive experience in leading multiple full-cycle implementations and managing complex support operationsProven 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/programsDeep 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 modulesExpertise in translating complex business requirements into effective, strategic system solutions and process designsExceptional 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/executivesDemonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects, balance multiple competing priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervisionProven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing global business environmentStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesTypically requires a minimum of 18 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 15 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 12 years experience; or equivalent experienceBachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldMaster's Degree (MBA, MS) is preferredBenefitsAccess to genomics sequencingFamily planningHealth/dental/visionRetirement benefitsPaid time offCompany OverviewIllumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.illumina.com.Company H1B SponsorshipIllumina has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 21 in 2026, 133 in 2025, 114 in 2024, 157 in 2023, 180 in 2022, 123 in 2021, 111 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.