A global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services is looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join its team in Dallas, TX (Remote)
Role: Solutions Architect
Location: Dallas, TX- Remote (Occasional travel to Chicago, IL)
Duration: 06 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $ 79.33/ hr - $ 105.68/ hr on W2 (DOE)
Position Summary:
This role will work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, VP Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officers of our business segments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Financial Leadership Team to understand the company's vision and strategy and develop integrated EPM vision and strategies that are aligned with overall strategic initiatives and financial objectives
- Facilitate the establishment of daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
- Give significant input to the development of company enterprise structure required to achieve reporting requirements and coordinate with finance and IT resources towards implementation of transaction systems all the way through EPM reporting systems
- Participate in the selection and configuration of EPM reporting tools consisting of 1) Actual Consolidation, 2) Planning and Forecasting, 3) Workforce Planning, 4) Long Range Planning (3 to 5 years), 5) Integrated Management Reporting and 6) External / SEC Reporting among others [tools currently being implemented are Tagetik and SAP's SAC]
- Create the vision and strategies for actual, plan/forecast and long-range planning reporting
- Establish financial standard reports to assure "one version of the truth"
- Create and govern required reporting Master Data Management (MDM) Change Control processes (for entities, profit centers, cost centers, chart of accounts, standard reporting formats among others) as part of the Enterprise Master Data Governance program.
- Establish links between various transformation initiatives and business strategies using methods/approaches such as capability assessment, business/financial analysis, process management and re-design, organisational assessment and stakeholder management
- Contribute with financial-specific expertise in establishing a governance program conducted by the Master Core Data Team.
- Support acquisition integration efforts by developing/enhancing playbook activities and repeatable processes for efficient and timely integration of financial data
- Provide direct oversight for the management and prioritization of key projects and milestones. Responsible for overall project/program quality assurance
- Provide thought leadership to ensure program objectives are achieved and stakeholders are aligned
- Work directly with key stakeholders and business partners to drive improvements in core financial processes such as close/consolidations; planning, budgeting and forecasting; and management reporting
- Foster continuous improvement mindset to drive change, improve access to critical information and enhance decision support capabilities across finance
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
- 10+ years of effectively leading large, complex programs with significant change impact across organizations, preferably in finance
- Ability to think strategically to develop innovative business solutions that are forward thinking and growth oriented
- Deep experience with developing the requirements for implementation of technology/tools as an enabler of financial processes (EPM)
- Strong change management and analytical problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive programs independently
- 10+ years working in a senior level leadership capacity; mix of corporate and consulting experience is a plus
- Expert knowledge of financial and strategic planning processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk and governance for multi-work stream programs
- Ability to collaborate, influence and drive difficult decisions among business partners
- Strong understanding of business process mapping; application of these principles and experience in driving continuous improvement and solving complex business issues
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
#RTA
#LI-PK5