Sr Specialist, Finance Transformation - Power BI Developer (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$110,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Sr Specialist, Finance Reporting and Power BI Development you will be responsible for critical reporting capabilities as part of Finance Transformation and ongoing operational support. Perform development efforts across multiple projects across the Finance reporting portfolio, collaborate with stakeholders to create value-add solutions, ensure adherence to reporting standards and governance requirements, and provide mentorship and guidance to other developers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience
Ten years of experience and expertise in strategic planning for finance systems, managing stakeholders, and executing outcome driven projects
Outstanding strategic planning skills to execute finance system transformations
Advanced skills managing expectations and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to focus on and achieve desired outcomes in finance transformation projects

Nice To Haves

Advanced Power BI experience in building data models, DAX calculations and interactive reporting for financial analysis
Hands on experience sourcing, transforming, and connecting data from AWS services (e.g. Redshift) into BI solutions
Familiarity with GAAP principles and management reporting to design accurate and compliant financial reports
Solid understanding of SQL, relational databases, and data modeling best practices for scalable reporting solutions

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Finance reporting solutions using Power BI and related analytics technologies.
Lead reporting initiatives supporting Finance Transformation programs, including ERP modernization, US GAAP reporting, and management reporting enhancements.
Establish and enforce reporting governance, development standards, data quality controls, and documentation requirements.
Guide and advance capabilities within and outside of the team, providing technical oversight and review of reporting solutions.
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Technology, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize reporting deliverables.
Design and optimize data models, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) calculations, and reporting architectures to support complex financial and operational reporting needs.
Support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements through strong data governance and control practices.
Contribute to the evolution of Finance analytics capabilities, including self-service reporting, automation, and emerging AI-enabled insights.
Maintain documentation to ensure continuity of critical reporting processes and solutions.
Contribute to strategic planning and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs