SAP Transformation Risk Manager

RSM
Chicago, US

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The ERP Risk and Automation Services (ERAS) Consulting practice, assists with various consulting, internal, and external audit clients by bringing in-depth ERP, data analytics, and continuity skills where needed. Our ERAS practice is a group of highly specialized, multi-disciplined individuals with experience in multiple regulations and standards including accounting, government, and data privacy to meet the needs of our clients in the upper mid-market. The ERP risk team is typically engaged in complex, non-transactional, at times leading edge engagements that include but are not limited to, ERP implementation risk assessments, security and controls design on ERP implementations, or security and controls improvements for clients operating on large ERPs like SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics, segregation of duties assessments, and key report testing.

We desire a confident individual who is able to both think strategically about risk and control management, while also being task oriented and capable of meeting the tight deadlines that often come with implementation-related work. We are seeking an individual looking for career growth in a fast-paced environment, with accelerated leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide subject-matter expertise in designing and testing SAP automated application controls

Identify optimal SAP functional configuration options for control automation

Lead testing of SAP application control design and effectiveness; validate test scripts and review results

Act as SME for SAP application controls in external audits (e.g. financial, SOX, regulatory)

Lead teams to assess the design of application controls on new SAP implementations and identify opportunities for automating manual processes and controls, based on interviews with stakeholders as well as review of control documentation such as narratives, process and data flows

Conduct research on SAP configuration settings and propose innovative solutions

Support SAP transformation projects: process modeling, controls, governance, testing, and data migration

Assist in business development by leveraging SAP and business process knowledge

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients

Assist in SAP Segregation of Duties and Sensitive Access ruleset assessment

Model RSM’s core values: caring, curious, collaborative, courageous, and critical thinking

Manage, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client solutions

Handle multiple client projects while contributing to internal initiatives (talent, practice, business development)

Stay informed on industry trends and communicate leading risk management practices

Manage a diverse portfolio of client work, ensuring profitability and risk management

Mentor future firm leaders and support their professional development

Proactively pursue personal development in industry, technical, and leadership areas

Build a strong personal brand and network to drive growth for the risk advisory practice

Scope, plan, and lead engagements; manage budgets and project delivery

Basic Qualifications:

Deep understanding of business processes and controls in SAP (various versions)

Minimum 5 years of SAP experience

ERP implementation experience; functional SAP background is a plus

Preferred secondary ERP experience in the field of security and controls

Broad industry experience or deep expertise in a specific industry is a plus

Strong executive presence and ability to engage senior client leadership

Familiarity with SOX, FDA, data privacy, ICFR, and other audit standards

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

Minimum 5+ years in audit, internal audit, risk management or internal control roles

Willingness to travel as needed

Basic Understanding of SAP security and GRC (governance, risk and compliance)

Proven experience managing project financials and delivering within budget

Strong people management skills: mentoring, feedback, workload balancing

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or similar

IT General Controls experience

Prior consulting experience

Standards of Performance:

The successful candidate will have a strong sense of leadership and a high level of energy

A self-starter with a practice building mentality who is hands on, results-oriented and leads by example

Highly respected

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

SapErpData analyticsControls designTestingConfigurationResearchProcess modelingControlsGovernanceTestingData migrationBusiness developmentCommunicationSap segregation of dutiesSensitive access ruleset assessmentIt general controlsLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringFeedbackWorkload balancingCpaCiaCisaCfeRisk managementErp implementationControls improvementSap implementationSoxRegulatory compliance

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

4/22/2026

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