Finance ERP Solutions Architect

Location (Hybrid):
Chicago IL (Primary) Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 remote)
Also available: New York City Boston Louisville Phoenix Urbandale (IA) or London UK

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Solutions Specialist with strong enterprise Finance ERP / PSA implementation experience and a proven ability to operate at the intersection of finance technology and business leadership. This role acts as a techno-functional lead responsible for designing delivering and supporting scalable finance solutions within a complex global organization.

You will work closely with finance stakeholders technical teams and executive leadership to translate business needs into robust ERP solutions with a focus on Certinia (PSA/Accounting) and Salesforce-based financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance business and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Lead solution design for enterprise Finance ERP/PSA systems including fit-gap analysis architecture design and implementation planning
• Design and support integrations (APIs data flows ETL) between ERP systems and enterprise platforms
• Serve as SME for Finance ERP/PSA applications ensuring system stability performance and continuous improvement
• Support key finance processes including Time & Expense Revenue Recognition WIP billing backlog reporting and month-end close
• Lead UAT change management training and user adoption initiatives across business teams
• Provide advanced troubleshooting system support and documentation while ensuring compliance with IT controls and security standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders up to the C-suite level to drive alignment and delivery outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Finance or related field
• 34 years of hands-on experience with Certinia PSA or comparable Finance ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of finance processes: revenue recognition WIP time entry billing and month-end close
• Experience delivering ERP/PSA implementations in Agile environments (Scrum or SAFe)
• Strong experience working with business stakeholders and technical teams in enterprise settings
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira ServiceNow or Azure DevOps
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience

• Certinia / FinancialForce Salesforce NetSuite SAP Finance Workday Financials or similar ERP platforms
• Multi-entity multi-currency or global finance operations experience
• API/integration design and data architecture exposure
• Experience in consulting finance transformation or Big Four environments
• Leadership or mentoring experience in cross-functional teams

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Strong techno-functional mindset bridging finance and technology
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading end-to-end ERP implementations (design go-live support)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Additional Information

• Hybrid role: 3 days onsite required
• No relocation assistance provided
• Candidates with strong ERP/Finance transformation experience (even without Certinia) are encouraged to apply