SAP NS2 Senior Finance Specialist

We help the world run betterAt SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.  COMPANY DESCRIPTIONSAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. Must be a U.S. citizen; this position requires access to customer data. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. Hybrid work schedule – 2-3 days in office in Newtown Square, PA. Senior Finance Specialist - Revenue Recognition EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS The Revenue Recognition Senior Finance Specialist is responsible providing Revenue Recognition Deal Support for SAP NS2. This position requires a dynamic individual with the ability to partner with the sales organization and ensure the on premise, professional services and cloud license agreements are accounted for properly in accordance with IFRS and the SAP Revenue Recognition Guideline. The Revenue Recognition Senior Specialist reports the NS2 CFO, collaborating closely with the SAP North America Revenue Recognition Manager supporting the Global Commercial Finance Team. SAP NS2 offers a streamlined, secure adoption of SAP cloud innovation to the most security-conscious organizations across all industries – from commercial entities in regulated industries including utilities, financial services, healthcare, to organizations within government and defense agencies. In this role as a SAP NS2 Cloud Controller, you are part of the SAP NS2 finance team supporting SAP Sovereign Cloud. The SAP NS2 cloud business has grown rapidly and in 2025 is expected to support over $500M+ of revenue annually and continues to grow into new segments. As the Trusted Partner to this team, he/she bears responsibility for overseeing Cloud profitability for the business. This position also works closely with local and global colleagues in achieving controlling initiatives including alignment on revenues and cloud expenses aligned to solution area. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform controls and procedures to review on premise and cloud license agreements to ensure they are accounted for properly. Understand changes in business and regulatory environments to ensure compliance. Find opportunities to simplify deal support by reducing the amount of complexity for the salesforce. Professionally interact with auditors during their quarterly reviews and the annual audit procedures. Work with Sales, Pricing, Field and Services Controlling, Legal, oCFO and Contracts to ensure license agreements are structured in accordance with SAP's Revenue Recognition and IFRS15 policies. Perform controls and procedures related to the monthly close of software revenue accounts and ensure the market unit controllers are aware of all posted adjustments. Follow best practices in the area of monthly close. Keep current on the latest Revenue Recognition training content & programs, working as part of the North America Revenue Recognition team.  QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred 5-8+ years of relevant work experience Willingness to develop thorough knowledge of IFRS15 / U.S. GAAP on revenue recognition and SAP’s policies and practices Public accounting experience preferred Inquisitiveness and critical thinking skills Problem solver with confidently affirmative attitude Excellent communication skills Ability to work under time pressure and deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks and projects Team player and self-starter Prepared to support within Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hour Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.