SAP Business Process & Controls Audit SME (P2P, P2S, O2C)

The posting

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

The SAP Business Process & Controls Audit SME serves as the senior audit authority for inventory accountability, business process controls, and audit readiness within an SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) environment that supports DoD distribution operations. This role audits end-to-end business transactions across multiple business cycles to include Procure to Pay (P2P), Plan to Stock (P2S), and Order to Cash (O2C). Reviews may originate from physical events on the warehouse floor through SAP S4, EWM, Transportation Management (TM), and Process Integration (PI) transactions to downstream accountability and financial records. The SME leads physical inventory and control observation audits inside distribution centers, traces findings back through SAP, identifies control deficiencies and root causes, and drives corrective actions to closure. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and only high-level guidance, this individual works across functional, technical, logistics, financial, and operational teams to strengthen inventory and financial accountability and sustain audit readiness.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Leads end-to-end audits of SAP-enabled P2P, P2S, and O2C business cycles, including receiving, putaway, storage, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, transportation, goods movements, returns, and the related financial postings.

· Plans and performs physical inventory audits in distribution center and warehouse environments, including book-to-floor (B2F) and floor-to-book (F2B) counts, cycle count validation, and on-site control observations.

· Traces transactions end to end, from physical warehouse events and source documents through SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, and PI records, feeder system interfaces, and downstream accountability and financial records, to validate completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and authorization.

· Investigates inventory discrepancies, adjustments, and variances, performs root-cause analysis, and determines their accountability and financial impact.

· Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of business process and system-enabled controls, including segregation of duties, master data, transaction processing, interfaces, and exception handling, and evaluates compensating controls.

· Supports audit testing through population identification, transaction sampling, walkthroughs, evidence collection, and documentation of results.

· Develops process and control maps, risk assessments, control matrices, testing documentation, and audit-support packages.

· Develops Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for audit findings and control deficiencies, monitors remediation, validates corrective actions, and drives findings to closure.

· Evaluates the audit and control impact of WMS Incidents (INCs), Change Requests (CRs), system enhancements, interfaces, and business-process changes, and recommends risk-mitigation measures.

· Supports Government interactions with internal and external auditors, including audit engagements, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), walkthroughs, transaction testing, and findings remediation.

· Develops audit-risk dashboards, trend analyses, and executive-level briefings that give Government leadership visibility into audit posture, control deficiencies, and remediation status.

· Travels up to 50% to distribution centers, warehouse sites, customer locations, and C5MI locations.

· Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.

· Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

C5MI Expectations of all Employees:

· Adheres to all C5MI Policies and Procedures.

· Always conducts self in a manner consistent with C5MIs’ Core Values.

· Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts.

· Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.

· Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.

· Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information.

· Treats vendors, customers, and team members with respect and dignity.

· Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.

· Minimum 8 years of financial or operational audit experience, including end-to-end audits of inventory, logistics, or supply chain processes.

· Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC logistics functionality, including SAP EWM or WM, and working knowledge of SAP TM and SAP PI.

· Demonstrated experience performing audits on site in distribution center, warehouse, depot, or manufacturing environments, including physical inventory counts, B2F and F2B testing, and control observations.

· Working knowledge of the P2P, P2S, and O2C business cycles and their related controls and financial impacts.

· Demonstrated experience tracing transactions end to end through SAP source, feeder, and destination systems to the financial records.

· Demonstrated experience assessing control design and operating effectiveness, performing root-cause analysis, and developing Corrective Action Plans.

· Demonstrated ability to lead complex audits or operational investigations independently with only high-level guidance.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate complex audit, operational, and system-control issues to senior Government leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

· Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to travel up to 50%.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Nice to Have:

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).

· Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CRISC, or another relevant audit or risk certification.

· DoD or federal audit readiness experience, such as DLA audit readiness, FIAR, Statement of Assurance, OMB Circular A-123, or DoD financial-statement audits.

· Working knowledge of federal internal-control frameworks, such as the GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book) and FISCAM.

· Experience supporting DLA Distribution or comparable DoD logistics environments.

· Experience with SAP GRC or SAP access control.

Compensation: In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $115,000 – $140,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/01/2026.

Benefits:

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with C5MI and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (904) 431-7922 or send us an email here or speak with your recruiter.

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.