Distinguished Engineer Finance Solutions Architect Finance Data

$150,000 - $300,000/Yr

Geico - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

GEICO is seeking an experienced Finance Data Architect to lead the development of a Finance data lake/mart. This role requires a strong background in Finance Systems to effectively collaborate with business teams and drive the transformation and utilization of Finance data. The architect will provide leadership, coaching, and strategic guidance to both business and technology teams, ensuring the establishment of a central repository for financial transactions that supports analytics and reporting needs.

Responsibilities

• Leverage deep functional and technical systems expertise to drive solutions for Finance needs.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle.
• Lead design sessions to ensure systems are efficient and meet business expectations.
• Collaborate with Finance Leaders to align project roadmaps with business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment towards long-term goals.
• Establish and maintain a strong control and governance framework for SOX and Audit reviews.
• Facilitate discussions between Business and Technology leaders to ensure alignment.
• Translate business specifications into technical specifications and share best practices.

Requirements

• 25+ years of Finance Systems experience with industry-leading ERP solutions.
• 15+ years of management or lead experience in Finance Systems support.
• 5+ years managing or supporting a Finance Data Lake/Warehouse/Mart.
• 10+ years as a lead or architect supporting Financial systems (GL, AP, PO, FA, AR, Expenses, Costing, and FP&A).
• Deep Finance domain expertise to interpret process and functional needs into system solutions.
• Strong understanding of Accounting processes and reporting expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders across Technology and Finance.
• Solid understanding of project management techniques and methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software development life cycle.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period.
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Training and Licensures.