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SAP Business Analyst roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on degrees in information systems, computer science, and engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you maintain a qualifying training plan.
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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SAP Finance Architect to lead the implementation of the Finance and Control (FICO) module for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring, customizing, and deploying the FICO module to support our financial accounting and management accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP Finance, with a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and finance processes, including cost planning and actual costing. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to design, configure, and support SAP solutions that drive financial transparency and operational efficiency.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead business process analysis and requirements gathering workshops with finance stakeholders to understand complex business needs.
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and compliant SAP FICO solutions, developing comprehensive blueprints and roadmaps from design to delivery.
- Configure and customize SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting, Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders, Product Costing (PC), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
- Ensure seamless integration between SAP FICO and other core modules such as MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), PS (Project Systems), and PP (Production Planning).
- Oversee RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) developments, collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure solutions meet functional specifications.
- Develop and manage data migration strategies, assisting with the extraction, transformation, and loading of financial data from legacy systems.
- Lead and support all project testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to validate system functionality and data integrity.
- Develop comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals.
- Plan and deliver end-user training sessions and provide post-go-live support to ensure smooth system adoption and resolve issues promptly.
- Ensure the designed solutions comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations, such as US GAAP and IFRS.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 3+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing and configuring the SAP FICO module, with a strong emphasis on financial accounting and management accounting processes.
- Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and management accounting concepts.
- Functional knowledge of SAP FICO and its integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, CO).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
- Familiarity with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), industry regulations, and internal control frameworks.
- Knowledge of advanced financial reporting and consolidation processes.
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Familiarity with tax and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions (for multinational organizations).
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Certification in SAP FICO (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting) is preferred.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SAP Finance Architect to lead the implementation of the Finance and Control (FICO) module for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring, customizing, and deploying the FICO module to support our financial accounting and management accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP Finance, with a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and finance processes, including cost planning and actual costing. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to design, configure, and support SAP solutions that drive financial transparency and operational efficiency.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead business process analysis and requirements gathering workshops with finance stakeholders to understand complex business needs.
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and compliant SAP FICO solutions, developing comprehensive blueprints and roadmaps from design to delivery.
- Configure and customize SAP FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting, Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders, Product Costing (PC), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
- Ensure seamless integration between SAP FICO and other core modules such as MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), PS (Project Systems), and PP (Production Planning).
- Oversee RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) developments, collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure solutions meet functional specifications.
- Develop and manage data migration strategies, assisting with the extraction, transformation, and loading of financial data from legacy systems.
- Lead and support all project testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to validate system functionality and data integrity.
- Develop comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals.
- Plan and deliver end-user training sessions and provide post-go-live support to ensure smooth system adoption and resolve issues promptly.
- Ensure the designed solutions comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations, such as US GAAP and IFRS.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 3+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing and configuring the SAP FICO module, with a strong emphasis on financial accounting and management accounting processes.
- Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and management accounting concepts.
- Functional knowledge of SAP FICO and its integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, CO).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
- Familiarity with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), industry regulations, and internal control frameworks.
- Knowledge of advanced financial reporting and consolidation processes.
-
Familiarity with tax and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions (for multinational organizations).
-
Certification in SAP FICO (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting) is preferred.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a SAP Business Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
SAP Business Analyst roles typically qualify under CIP codes for information systems, computer science, or industrial engineering. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applications go out, since a mismatch can invalidate your STEM OPT extension entirely.
Search E-Verify enrollment before interviews
STEM OPT requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled on your start date, not just willing to enroll later. Check the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment status before you invest time in an interview process.
Frame your SAP experience against the I-983 training goals
Draft your I-983 training plan around specific SAP modules and business analysis deliverables before your offer is finalized. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often approve a pre-written plan faster than building one from scratch post-offer.
Target employers with active LCA filings in your SOC code
Use Migrate Mate to filter SAP Business Analyst roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under your occupation's SOC code, giving you a concrete signal that the employer understands and has executed work authorization sponsorship before.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
STEM OPT itself doesn't set a wage floor, but employers filing an LCA for a future H-1B visa must pay the prevailing wage. Pull the wage level for your SOC code and location from OFLC Wage Search so you negotiate from the same baseline your employer will eventually be required to meet.
Plan your cap-gap window around the H-1B petition timeline
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with your employer that they'll file by the April 1 deadline so there's no gap between your STEM OPT end date and H-1B status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SAP Business Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, SAP Business Analyst positions qualify when your employer hires you under a STEM-designated CIP code tied to your degree, such as information systems, computer science, or a related engineering field. Your DSO confirms the match between your degree's CIP code and the role before recommending the extension to USCIS on your I-20.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for an SAP Business Analyst role?
The I-983 must describe the specific learning objectives tied to your degree field, not just your daily tasks. For an SAP Business Analyst, that means documenting which SAP modules you'll work in, how the role applies systems analysis or data modeling skills from your degree, measurable goals, and supervisor oversight. USCIS can audit these plans, so vague descriptions create compliance risk for both you and your employer.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify participation is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a preference. You can search the E-Verify employer database by company name to confirm enrollment before accepting an offer. If the employer doesn't appear, they must enroll before your start date. Employers who agree to enroll after you begin work cannot legally support your STEM OPT authorization from day one.
Can I switch SAP Business Analyst employers during my STEM OPT extension?
Yes, but the transition requires a new I-983 training plan signed by the new employer and a new I-20 recommendation from your DSO before you start. You have a 10-day grace period between positions, but your new employer must also be E-Verify enrolled. Use Migrate Mate to find SAP Business Analyst openings at employers already set up to support STEM OPT students.
What happens to my SAP Business Analyst job authorization if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf by April 1 and you're selected, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, bridging any gap between your OPT end date and your H-1B start date. Your employer must file before your STEM OPT expires for cap-gap to apply, so confirm their timeline well in advance.