FINANCE DATA & REPORTING LEAD

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, BAMM, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Description: Finance Data & Reporting ArchitectJOB PURPOSE:The Finance Architect is responsible for endtoend ownership of MonthEnd (EOM) Reporting and Finance Connector processes, serving as the single technical authority bridging Finance & Accounting and IT.This role ensures accuracy, completeness, traceability, and timeliness of financial data flowing from source systems through Informatica connectors, databases, and Oracle Fusion, and ultimately into EOM reports used by Finance leadership.The position owns the architecture, stability, documentation, and continuous improvement of EOM reporting and journal creation processes, enabling Finance to achieve faster closes, reduced manual reconciliations, and higher trust in data.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: EndtoEnd Process OwnershipOwn the entire EOM Reporting and Connector lifecycle, from source systems through staging, transformations, Oracle Fusion journals, and downstream reports.Act as the primary technical point of contact for Finance and Accounting for EOM reporting, reconciliations, and variances.Ensure EOM processes support close timelines with predictable and repeatable execution.Architecture & Data Flow ManagementDesign, maintain, and govern the endtoend architecture for Finance reporting and connectors.Ensure clear data lineage across:Source systemsDatabase schemasStored procedures and SQL logicInformatica workflowsOracle Fusion GL journals and balancesDefine and enforce architectural standards for scalability, auditability, and maintainability.Reporting & SQL OwnershipOwn and optimize complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures supporting EOM and adhoc Finance reporting.Ensure reports are reconcilable to Oracle Fusion, with drillthrough capability to transactionlevel data.Review and improve existing reporting logic to reduce duplication, timing issues, and manual interventions.Connector & Informatica Workflow OwnershipOwn Informatica workflows that create and feed journals into Oracle Fusion.Ensure connector jobs include:Validation checksError handlingException loggingReprocessing capabilityPartner with Finance to define journal creation rules, cutoff logic, and reconciliation expectations.Data Quality, Controls & ComplianceImplement proactive data quality controls to prevent unbalanced, missing, or duplicate records.Support SOX and audit requirements through strong documentation, traceability, and controlled change management.Lead rootcause analysis (RCA) for EOM issues, variances, and connector failures.Documentation & Knowledge ManagementCreate and maintain authoritative documentation covering:EOM reporting dependencies and timingConnector logic and workflowsFieldlevel mappings and transformationsJournal creation rules and reconciliation pathsReduce reliance on tribal knowledge by establishing a single source of truth.Stakeholder PartnershipPartner closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT leadership to align technical solutions with business needs.Translate Finance requirements into scalable technical designs.Provide clear communication during EOM cycles, including issue status, risks, and remediation plans.JOB REQUIREMENTS;Required Experience & Skills8+ years of experience designing and supporting Finance reporting platforms in complex enterprise environments.Advanced expertise in:SQL (complex queries, performance tuning)Stored ProceduresRelational database designHandson experience with Informatica (PowerCenter or IICS) workflows and ETL processes.Experience working with Oracle Fusion Financials, particularly GL integration and reporting alignment.Proven ability to support monthend close processes with high accuracy and tight timelines.Strong understanding of data reconciliation, financial controls, and audit requirements.Ability to lead RCA efforts and drive longterm stability improvements.Soft SkillsStrong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently.Excellent communication skills to work effectively with Finance leadership.Ability to simplify complex technical topics for nontechnical stakeholders.High attention to detail and strong problemsolving skills.Preferred CertificationsInformatica Certification (PowerCenter or IICS)Data Architecture or Data Engineering certificationsFinance systems or SOX compliance trainingOracle Fusion Financials or Oracle ERP certifications