Technical / Functional Architect – Finance Systems
About The Position
RedMane has a full-time opportunity for a Technical/Functional Architect as we continue to grow our Chicago based practice. We are seeking an experienced Technical/Functional Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of finance systems (ERP or financial platforms). This role bridges business and technology, ensuring financial processes are translated into scalable, compliant, and high-performing system solutions. The architect will work closely with finance stakeholders, business teams, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end financial system solutions that support organizational goals.
Requirements
- System integrations (APIs, middleware)
- Understanding of cloud architectures and enterprise systems
- Experience designing enterprise or ERP solutions end-to-end
- Strong experience in solution architecture, integration design, and system lifecycle
- Ability to align technical solutions with business strategy
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility
- A strong ethical foundation, capable of thriving in an environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountability are core values.
- A collaborative spirit, a team orientation, and a willingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of financial processes: General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and reporting
- Prior experience as ERP/Finance Architect or Techno-Functional Consultant
- Experience in large-scale transformation or ERP implementation projects
- Experience in government/public sector financial systems
- MS Dynamics
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of finance system solutions (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Budgeting), including data flows, integrations, and reporting.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Translate finance business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Conduct fit-gap analysis, define accounting rules and workflows, and optimize processes across core finance modules.
- Support alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Guide full lifecycle delivery from requirements through design, build, test, and go-live.
- Design integrations with upstream and downstream systems (HR, procurement, BI, external interfaces) using APIs and middleware.
- Provide technical guidance to development teams and ensure data integrity, performance, and security.
- Act as the liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into business-friendly language.
- Facilitate requirements and architecture workshops.
- Define best practices and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work environment
- Hybridized locations and schedules (3 days in the office)
- Catered lunches in the office
- Professional training and mentoring
- Employee wellness program
- Free access to professional fitness coaches
- Structured dietary/nutrition plans
- Weekly Pilates classes in the office
- Opportunities to give back to the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
