Finance ERP Solutions Architect

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., * 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

Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

• 3-4+ 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

4.84.8 out of 5 stars Chicago, IL Hybrid work $150,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time