SAP Business Process & IT Controls Sr Associate

PwC
Chicago, IL
Specialty/Competency: SAP
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In SAP compliance and security at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services for confirming compliance and enhancing security within SAP applications. You will analyse client requirements, implement security measures, and offer guidance and support for compliance with regulatory standards. Working in this area, you will enable clients to mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
  • Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
  • Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
  • Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
  • Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
  • Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Enterprise Application Risk team you are responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing security and controls for the SAP application product suite. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are focused on building client relationships, developing a deeper understanding of the business context, and navigating increasingly complex situations to grow your personal brand and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and assess security and controls for the SAP application product suite
  • Tackle and resolve complex challenges
  • Mentor and develop junior team members
  • Build and nurture client relationships
  • Enhance understanding of business contexts
  • Navigate complex scenarios to achieve quality results
  • Maintain professional and technical standards
  • Employ firm methodologies and technology resources

What You Must Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 years of SAP controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing

What Sets You Apart

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Application Programming, Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Computer Management, Computer Programming, Information Technology, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology & Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology, Risk Management, Systems Engineering preferred
  • Designing, implementing, and assessing security and controls for SAP
  • Leading SAP GRC design and implementation projects
  • Managing SDLC for SAP product implementations
  • Designing security for HANA, SAP Business Objects, SAP Cloud Analytics
  • Configuring and implementing GRC Access Control Modules
  • Leading teams on client projects
  • Developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules
  • Promoting a positive environment and monitoring team workloads
Learn more about how we work:

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
Posted 2026-01-30

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