--- title: Applications Lead, SAP FI/CO at Lionsgate description: Lionsgate is hiring for the Applications Lead, SAP FI/CO role in Santa Monica, CA. Pays $160K–$170K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/applications-lead-sap-fi-co-at-lionsgate-01a0dea1-9fd3-7456-b58b-8567a3f5d2f2 date: 2026-11-15T03:15:09Z og_description: Join Lionsgate as Applications Lead, SAP FI/CO in Santa Monica, CA. Pays $160K–$170K per year. Requires 7+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbhy8n.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Lionsgate](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lionsgate?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Monica, CA | | **Salary** | $160K/yr - $170K/yr | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Lionsgate sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Lionsgate. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $138,000 – $196,000 a year (median $155,000). ## Description ## **Summary of Position** We are seeking a highly skilled SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) specialist to join our dynamic team. This role will play a key role in collaborating between Finance, accounting, controlling and IT teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across key Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger. Experience with Rights Management Systems and S/4HANA implementations will be a significant advantage. ## **Responsibilities** - Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions working with developers. - Design, test and implement SAP FICO solutions to support business processes and objectives. - Lead and support configuration activities in GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger modules. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance & Accounting, Rights Management and sales Operations, to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions. - Work on enhancements, issue resolution, and process improvements within the SAP FICO landscape. - Provide support for finance and accounting related projects and SAP system upgrades - Prepare detailed functional specifications and work with developers on enhancements and reports. - Provide expertise in integrating SAP FICO with other downstream systems, such as Rights Management System (SAP IPM), BW and BPC. - Train end-users and create documentation for processes and procedures. - Support Quarter-end, year-end financial close activities and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. - Develop and maintain functional specifications for RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows). - Maintain data integrity and accuracy in financial and controlling systems. - Develop detailed documentation, test cases, and training materials for end users. - Act as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders. ## **Qualifications and Skills** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree a plus. - Minimum 7 years of hands-on SAP FICO experience, with strong functional knowledge across GL, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxation, and Special Purpose Ledger. - Proven experience supporting or implementing SAP S/4HANA is a plus. - Familiarity or experience with Rights Management Systems. - Knowledge of integration points between FICO and other SAP modules (MM, SD, etc.). - Hands-on experience with Fiori apps related to FICO processes. - Experience in Media and Entertainment industry is a plus. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Practical in approach to problem solving and decision making. - A conceptual thinker with the professional skills to create compelling solutions, considering business objectives as well as appropriate regulatory and technical requirements. - The ability to excel in a global team environment, effectively communicate and achieve results is critical. - Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to effectively work with limited oversight. ## **About Lionsgate** Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture. ## **Our Benefits** - Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental - Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day - 401(k) company matching ## **Compensation** $160,000 - $170,000 ## EEO Statement *Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.* ## Skills - SAP FI/CO - Problem Resolution - Financial Accounting - SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) - Decision Making - Accounts Receivable - Microsoft Excel - Year-End Close - SAP S/4hana - Problem Solving - RICEFW - Month-End Close - SAP Fiori - Integrated Pest Management - External Audit - Data Integrity - Financial Controls - Banking - Information Systems - General Ledger - Self-Directed Learning - Sales Operations - Taxation - Fixed Asset - Accounts Payable - Financial Close Process - Functional Specifications - SAP Materials Management (Sap Mm) - Communication - SAP - Test Case Design - Business Requirements ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave ## Related - [More jobs at Lionsgate](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lionsgate?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [ERP & Enterprise Systems jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/erp-and-enterprise-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [SAP Consultant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/erp-and-enterprise-systems/sap-consultant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260742 jobs - [Media Production](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/media-production?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2878 jobs - [Lionsgate](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lionsgate?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260742 jobs - [Media Production](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/media-production?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2878 jobs - [Lionsgate](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lionsgate?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)