Technical/Functional Architect – Finance Systems
Listed on 2026-07-23
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Systems Engineer
Company Description
Red Mane Technology LLC is an application software consulting and systems integrationcompany based in Chicago. We deliver software solutions for our clients throughout the United States and Canada by means of building new applications, implementing cloud and packaged systems, and/or modernizing legacy systems.
Red Mane has earned an exemplary service reputation that prioritizes a highly collaborative culture. Our primary objective is to ensure the solutions we design and implement meet or exceed the needs of our clients for their mission critical systems.
The diverse and passionate teams within Red Mane address complex, real world challenges. Technology is just our tool.
The RoleRed Mane has a full‑time opportunity for a Technical/Functional Architect as we continue to grow our Chicago based practice.
We are seeking an experienced Technical/Functional Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of finance systems (ERP or financial platforms). This role bridges business and technology, ensuring financial processes are translated into scalable, compliant, and high‑performing system solutions.
The architect will work closely with finance stakeholders, business teams, and engineering teams to deliver end‑to‑end financial system solutions that support organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design of finance system solutions (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Budgeting), including data flows, integrations, and reporting.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Translate finance business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Conduct fit‑gap analysis, define accounting rules and workflows, and optimize processes across core finance modules.
- Support alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Guide full lifecycle delivery from requirements through design, build, test, and go‑live.
- Design integrations with upstream and downstream systems (HR, procurement, BI, external interfaces) using APIs and middleware.
- Provide technical guidance to development teams and ensure data integrity, performance, and security.
- Act as the liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into business‑friendly language.
- Facilitate requirements and architecture workshops.
- Define best practices and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- System integrations (APIs, middleware).
- Understanding of cloud architectures and enterprise systems.
Architecture & Delivery
- Experience designing enterprise or ERP solutions end‑to‑end.
- Strong experience in solution architecture, integration design, and system lifecycle.
- Ability to align technical solutions with business strategy.
Soft Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial processes:
General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting. - Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and reporting.
- Prior experience as ERP/Finance Architect or Techno‑Functional Consultant.
- Experience in large‑scale transformation or ERP implementation projects.
- Experience in government/public sector financial systems.
- MS Dynamics experience.
All professionals at Red Mane are expected to possess these values:
- A strong ethical foundation, capable of thriving in an environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountability are core values.
- A collaborative spirit, a team orientation, and a willingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.
The position may involve periodic travel to client locations within the US.
We Offer YouRed Mane has an environment that offers challenging and interesting work. A place where you can have fun and express your talent and creativity. You will be working side by side…
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