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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Finance Technology - **Company:** Pacific Investment Management Company LLC - **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $245,000.0 - $305,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Retention, E-Accounting, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, OneStream, Anaplan, SAP (Applications), Oracle Fusion Middleware, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Technical Debt, Data Layers, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Analytics, SAP S/4HANA, Data Pipelines, Workday, Servicenow, Microservices - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/84889557/1 ## About the Role * Former software engineer or architect: with handson experience in modern implementation and integration practices (APIs, microservices, streaming, eventdriven workflows, CI/CD, infrastructure as code). * Vendoragnostic mindset: with a track record evaluating and integrating solutions across SAP/Oracle and leading FP&A/EPM platforms (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Workday Adaptive), selecting based on outcomes, not brand. * Data & analytics leadership: finance data modeling (COA, entities, hierarchies), semantic layers, BI platforms, and governing data quality at scale. * AI/Automation literacy: in finance contexts: genAI, ML, and RPA use cases; feasibility assessment; model governance (explainability, bias, privacy); and safe deployment. * Proven global leadership: of internal teams and managed service partners (offshore/nearshore), including budgeting, capacity planning, and multitimezone delivery. * Executive communication and stakeholder management: ability to engage CFO, Controller, FP&A head; set expectations; and serve as final escalation point. * Agile & ITSM fluency: product operating model, backlog management, metrics/KPIs; ITILaligned operations using platforms like ServiceNow. NicetoHave * Experience modernizing SAP S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion Cloud: finance landscapes; migrating from onprem EPM to cloud FP&A. * Familiarity with investment/portfolio data: (IBOR/ABOR), performance & attribution, and fees-bridging finance with frontoffice data. * Relevant certifications: SAFe/Agile leadership, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), ITIL, or finance systems (SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Anaplan). * Education: Bachelor's/ master's in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. ## Description We are seeking a senior technology leader to own and evolve the firm's Finance Technology platform-spanning ERP Accounting/GL, FP&A, integrations with firm-wide systems, and the supporting data and analytics stack. This is a senior role accountable for both Change (strategy, architecture, modernization, transformation delivery) and Run (reliability, controls, service excellence) of missioncritical finance capabilities that underpin accounting close, planning/forecasting, profitability and strategic analysis, regulatory reporting, and datadriven decisionmaking across the enterprise. This role directly manages a global team (including offshore/nearshore partners) and will be the primary technology partner to Finance leadership (CFO organization: Controller, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and Finance Operations)., Lead the Platform (Strategy, Architecture, Governance) * Set the vision and roadmap: for Finance Technology (ERP/GL, subledgers, FP&A/EPM, reconciliations, consolidations, management reporting), grounded in assetmanagement finance needs (multiGAAP/IFRS, multientity, multicurrency, fee accruals, product P&L, allocations). * Establish architecture principles: -e.g., domaindriven design, APIfirst, eventdriven, databydesign, zerotrust-with a vendoragnostic stance; evaluate SAP, Oracle, and leading FP&A/EPM platforms on fitforpurpose, TCO, and timetovalue rather than brand preference. * Own platform governance: standards, reference architectures, nonfunctional requirements (availability, performance, resiliency), and technical debt management. Change the Platform (Transformational Delivery) * Modernize ERP/GL and FP&A/EPM: e.g., S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion roadmaps; planning/forecasting tooling; scenario modeling; driverbased plans; close acceleration. * Lead data & analytics for Finance: own the finance data model (Chart of Accounts, legal entity hierarchy, cost centers), semantic layers, and selfservice analytics for CFO, FP&A, and Business Unit finance partners. * Embed AI/ML/RPA thoughtfully: journal anomaly detection, automated reconciliations, closetask copilots, forecast augmentation, narrative generation-balancing innovation with control, auditability, and data privacy. * Deliver with agility: product operating model, oneweek sprints when feasible, small stories, iterative releases, and measurable business outcomes. Run the Platform (Reliability, Controls, Service Excellence) * SREled operations: across ERP, FP&A, integrations, data pipelines: incident/problem/change management, observability (SLIs/SLOs), capacity planning, DR/BCP, access controls, and performance tuning. * Financial controls and compliance: Internal controls over financial reporting, segregation of duties, audit readiness, data retention, regulatory reporting integrity, and change control rigor. * Vendor & commercial management: RFPs, SOWs, SLAs, and performance scorecards for SaaS and managed services partners. Business Partnership & Influence * Trusted advisor to Finance: -shape demand, clarify currentstate vs. targetstate, articulate principles, goals, antigoals, and milestones; present budget implications and value propositions to secure executive sponsorship. * Point of escalation: for missioncritical issues; communicate not just status, but direction and platformwide impact to senior stakeholders., * Deep Finance Technology expertise: in asset management or capital markets finance: ERP Accounting/GL, subledgers (AP/AR/Fixed Assets), consolidations, management & statutory reporting, and FP&A (planning, forecasting, scenario and profitability analysis). ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)