We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP S/4HANA FI Consultant with deep expertise in both Event-Based Revenue Recognition (EBRR) and SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) to join the EPAM Invoicing and Revenue Management project, a strategic SAP S/4HANA transformation integrating contract data, fulfillment, revenue calculation, revenue recognition, billing, accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and exception management. Responsibilities Design, configure, and implement revenue recognition in S/4HANA using both Event-Based Revenue Recognition (EBRR) and SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR/FI-RA), select the appropriate approach per revenue stream Support the Explore-phase decision on which revenue streams are covered by EBRR versus RAR, document rationale, integration needs, and limitations of each Translate approved business requirements for revenue calculation and recognition into EBRR and/or RAR configuration aligned with the target contract and account model Ensure in-scope revenue transactions follow one automated recognition process per stream, with manual intervention limited to defined approvals and exception handling Configure RAR components: performance obligations (POB), fulfillment and invoice inbound processing, allocation, contract combination/modification, and the RAR-to-FI/GL posting flow Configure EBRR components: recognition keys, condition types, G/L account determination, and direct posting logic for straightforward event-based revenue Define and configure integration of EBRR/RAR with SD Billing, PS, Service, FI-AR, FI-GL, and the Universal Journal Configure recognition rules, deferral/accrual postings, and period-end revenue processing for both approaches, ensure alignment with accounting standards and audit requirements Identify and resolve revenue recognition exceptions in both EBRR and RAR, define classification, ownership, and resolution workflows Ensure reconciliation between recognized revenue, billing documents, and the Universal Journal, minimize manual reconciliation effort across both processes Collaborate with the Solution Architect to preserve SAP accounting objects as the authoritative source and to keep the SAP Revenue Base architecture consistent across EBRR and RAR Support Fit-to-Standard workshops for revenue recognition, document decisions on standard functionality, configuration, and any required extensions for either approach Apply Clean Core principles, avoid unnecessary customization or replication of legacy revenue-recognition logic Prepare functional specifications for extensions, interfaces, reports, and forms related to revenue recognition, and review corresponding technical designs Support data migration activities for open items, revenue recognition postings, POB data, and historical contract/billing data relevant to EBRR and RAR Define and execute unit, integration, and regression test scenarios for revenue recognition processes under both approaches Support cutover planning, hypercare, and production stabilization activities related to revenue recognition Ensure performance, auditability, and reporting requirements for revenue recognition are addressed in the design Requirements 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role Proven hands-on experience configuring both SAP Event-Based Revenue Recognition (EBRR) and SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR/FI-RA) in S/4HANA, including at least one full implementation cycle of each Expertise in SAP FI, including FI-GL, FI-AR, and the Universal Journal Understanding of the architectural and functional differences between EBRR and RAR, and criteria for deciding which to apply per revenue scenario Knowledge of SD Billing and its integration with revenue recognition and accounting Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level) Nice to have Experience with PS and/or Service module integration into revenue and billing processes
