Implementation Architect

Finit•Deer Park, OH

62d•Remote

About The Position

The Implementation Architect leads the design and development of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) systems for clients, across projects of varying complexity within a functional process area. The role owns technical architecture design and development for functional areas such as Close & Consolidations, Financial Planning, Data, and Reporting, primarily on small and medium-sized CPM projects. It also contributes to design reviews, performance tuning, internal knowledge development, sales estimates, solution standardization, and the ongoing development of Finit’s consulting capabilities. The position combines client-facing architecture and consulting with internal collaboration, mentoring, knowledge sharing, recruiting, training, and employee enablement. Employees primarily work remotely, with travel to client locations that may reach 40% depending on client and project needs. The role is open to candidates across the United States.

Requirements

Typically 8–10 or more years of experience with CPM software and/or the financial close cycle.
Functional expertise in several core EPM areas, including Forecasting, Planning and Analysis, Consolidation, and Reporting.
Aptitude for technology and understanding of system architecture and design requirements.
Ability to work in a highly agile environment and adapt when requirements are not clearly defined.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with Finit staff and client stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with consistently sound judgment.
High competence with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel as needed for client engagements; travel may be up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Previous OneStream experience.
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.
CPA.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the design and development of technical architecture for functional process areas, including Close & Consolidations, Financial Planning, Data, and Reporting, on small and medium-sized CPM projects.
Communicate solution architectural assessments, design strategies, and development roadmaps.
Engage client stakeholders and demonstrate understanding of their business processes.
Connect technical solution options to functional business requirements and communicate the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
Assist with implementing a global design review process to apply platform design principles consistently across projects.
Assist with implementing platform performance review and tuning processes.
Assess the risks and impacts of application design decisions and changes across project build activities.
Develop training for an assigned CPM internal knowledge pillar.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create blogs, marketing materials, and white papers.
Coordinate knowledge transfer and inventory client solutions and best practices.
Maintain an inventory of key CPM scripts and solution accelerators.
Document Discovery/Requirements and Detailed Design questions.
Create and maintain baseline implementation instructions, checklists, and object trackers.
Define drivers and estimates to support the Sales team and project directors with estimates and project planning.
Identify solutions for review and potential standardization, productionizing, or marketing.
Build understanding of Finit’s skills and capabilities across solution delivery areas and share that knowledge to develop others.
Assess, test, and share knowledge of newly released features and solutions, including their impact on existing solutions and best practices.
Build and develop authentic client and Finit relationships.
Promote a respectful, team-oriented project environment.
Provide real-time, on-the-job feedback to team members.
Contribute to internal activities including recruiting, training, employee enablement, and performance management.
Take ownership of personal growth and continuously develop job skills and expertise.

Benefits

Excellent medical plan.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Profit sharing.
Yearly company trip for each employee and a guest.
Flexible PTO with no hard vacation limit.
Paid holidays.
Retirement plan.
“Make Life Easier” perk of $100 per month for services such as house cleaning or lawn care.
Three-month paid sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Charitable donation match.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Two weeks per year of training and professional development.