Our Alberta-based client is seeking highly experienced Finance Architect with deep expertise in Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) to join their team on a 45 days part time contract for 24 hrs a week that could potentially lead to a much longer engagement.

• Proven experience as a Finance Architect or Functional Lead in SAP environments, particularly with JVA and Oil & Gas industry finance processes.

• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance and the impact of upgrades from older versions (e.g., 1809).

• Strong facilitation and communication skills for leading executive-level and SME workshops.

• Hands-on experience with Legal Entity Optimization and Joint Venture Accounting design.

• Ability to translate complex business processes into technical solutions

• Lead customer workshops focused on finance transformation and Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) in the context of Legal Entity Optimization.

• Evaluate current-state finance processes, data structures, and system configurations.

• Provide subject matter expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance and JVA, particularly in areas such as intercompany transactions, equity accounting, and partner reporting.

• Collaborate with SAP and business teams to align architecture decisions with strategic objectives.

• Identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities as part of S/4HANA upgrade planning.