Finance Operate - Manager, Integration & Data Lead

Experteer Overview In this role, you guide data architecture and integration for the Finance Operate Platform, collaborating with CFOs and executive clients to modernize finance functions. You’ll translate platform needs into scalable, secure, audit-ready solutions and lead data readiness and governance efforts. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to shape the integration roadmap, ensure risk management, and enable finance teams to become strategic partners. This is an impact-driven, client-facing leadership role in a global transformation program. Compensation / Benefits * Own end-to-end data architecture and integration across Finance Operate Platform layers (ingestion, ETL/ELT, transformation, quality, consumption) * Define and govern integration patterns and data contracts between delivery portals, accelerators, and client ERP/subledger systems * Lead platform decisions on data tooling (Databricks, Alteryx, etc.) based on use-case and governance needs * Design and oversee the data readiness pipeline for the Consulting delivery platform (ETL, validation, triage, remediation) * Act as primary data and integration liaison for contract and compliance discussions requiring onshore proximity * Collaborate with offshore Data Engineers and Solution Architects to deliver against roadmap * Manage data quality, security, lineage, and regulatory compliance familiarity (SOX relevance) * Define non-functional requirements for integration solutions (performance, resiliency, security, auditability) * Establish data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and reusable guardrails * Specify BI consumption patterns, metrics definitions, and data lineage documentation * Ensure integration designs meet security, compliance, and privacy expectations * Mentor Data Engineers and Integration Engineers; promote Agile delivery; lead sprint planning and technical reviews Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field * 7+ years of experience in data architecture, integration design, or data engineering in an enterprise setting * Hands-on experience designing end-to-end data pipelines and integration architectures * Strong grasp of API design, microservices, event-driven patterns, and enterprise integration concepts * Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and related data services * Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks relevant to finance operations (e.g., SOX controls, data privacy) * Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to translate architecture into business recommendations * Ability to travel ~25% * Key requirements * Discretionary annual incentive program * Competitive compensation range: $128,000-$252,000 * Reasonable accommodations for disabilities * On-site or remote work options not specified; accommodations available * Travel flexibility: ~25% * Professional development opportunities

the readiness pipeline for the Consulting delivery platform (ETL, validation, triage, remediation) * Act as primary data and integration liaison for contract and compliance discussions requiring onshore proximity * Collaborate with offshore Data Engineers and Solution Architects to deliver against roadmap * Manage data quality, security, lineage, and regulatory compliance familiarity (SOX relevance) * Define non-functional requirements for integration solutions (performance, resiliency, security, auditability) * Establish data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and reusable guardrails * Specify BI consumption patterns, metrics definitions, and data lineage documentation * Ensure integration designs meet security, compliance, and privacy expectations * Mentor Data Engineers and Integration Engineers; promote Agile delivery; lead sprint planning and technical reviews Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field * 7+ years of aa pipeline in data architecture, integration design, or data engineering in an enterprise setting * Hands-on experience designing end-to-end data pipelines and integration architectures * Strong grasp of API design, microservices, event-driven patterns, and enterprise integration concepts * Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and related data services * Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks relevant to finance operations (e.g., SOX controls, data privacy) * Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to translate architecture into business recommendations * Ability to travel ~25% * Key requirements * Discretionary annual incentive program * Competitive compensation range: $128,000-$252,000 * Reasonable accommodations for disabilities * On-site or remote work options not specified; accommodations available * Travel flexibility: ~25% * Professional development opportunities