Lead IT Business Architect

We are seeking a Lead IT Business Architect to join our team in Oak Brook, IL. In this role, you will partner closely with IT and Supply Chain & Operations Finance to design and deliver innovative, scalable technology solutions that drive business performance.

This is a highly visible, strategic role where you will blend deep SAP expertise with strong business acumen to improve processes, optimize systems, and support critical financial and operational capabilities. You’ll work across cross-functional teams to lead complex initiatives-from solution design through implementation-while serving as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Provide technical and functional expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-effective system solutions aligned to business needs
• Analyze and challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Configure and support SAP Product Cost Planning, including standard cost estimates
• Manage Cost Object Controlling, including production orders, process orders, and product cost collectors
• Implement and maintain Material Ledger and Actual Costing, including parallel and multi-currency valuation
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including WIP calculations, variance analysis, and settlement activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Finance (FI), and Sales & Distribution (SD) to ensure system integration and data accuracy
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for RICEFW objects, including reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows
• Lead unit, integration, and user acceptance testing activities to ensure quality implementation of solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and serve as a subject matter expert in SAP CO-PC
• Develop and support KPIs, reporting, and analytics to drive business insights and decision-making
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in SAP FICO applications, including increasing scope and responsibility
• Strong expertise in SAP CO-PC, including integration with Finance (FI), Production Planning (PP), and Materials Management (MM), across ECC and S/4HANA environments
• Proven experience designing and implementing SAP Product Costing solutions in a manufacturing environment, including participation in SAP implementations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost, actual cost, and cost structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop KPIs and business insights
• Solid financial acumen, including knowledge of operations and plant accounting
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and data/reporting solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs., * The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 - 190,600 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
• This is a full-time role on a hybrid schedule based out of our corporate office in Oak Brook, IL.

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to “Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time.” Guided by our values- Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals., TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.

Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.

Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.