Sr. Principal- Finance & Solutions Architecture cFIN

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Principal‑ Finance & Solutions Architecture cFIN

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Location:

Westchester, IL – 3 days a week ON SITE

Position Type: Direct Hire OR Contract

Talent Fish is casting a line for a Sr. Principal of Finance Applications and Architecture
- Digital IT Solutions, with our global, premier client! This is a new, exciting direct hire role in Westchester, IL. The Sr. Principal Architect will lead the global optimization and enhancement of Finance and Accounting processes through digital technology solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of both digital technology and finance/accounting processes to design and implement strategies that improve finance efficiency, agility, and competitiveness.

The position involves leading enterprise architecture activities, developing and managing solutions portfolios, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in digital technology systems, with extensive experience in finance and technology implementations.
• Expertise technical experience in advanced finance, product costing, and reporting (SAP FICO, COPA).
• Mastery of SAP S4 Hana Central Finance (CFIN), Group Reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in analyzing, implementing, and optimizing finance systems and processes.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale finance transformations or implementations/upgrades, including new digital tools like RPA, OCR, and Power Apps.
• Functional understanding of:
  • Product Costing, Cost Structure Splitting, and Material Ledger Processes.
  • Fixed Assets:
    Valuation Area, Depreciation, Amortization, Transferring.
  • Chart of Accounts:
    Local GAAP, USGAAP, IFRS, Journal Entries, Recurring Postings, and GL Interfaces.
  • Accounts Receivable:
    Collection and Banks.
  • Accounts Payable:
    Payment and Banks (Supplier Financing).
  • Cash Management:
    Electronic Bank Statement and Reconciliation Account.
  • Taxes – Tax and With holdings from Vendors and Customers.
  • Profitability Analysis Structure (Gross Sales to Net Income).
  • Cost Allocation:
    Internal Orders for Projects and Plant Maintenance, Cost Center Allocation, Assessment Cycles, Activity Types.
• Strong experience in accounting, treasury, tax, record to report, and shared services technologies and operations such as Vertex, Reval, Trintech, PROS, Esker, UKG Kronos, Concur, ADP, Service Now CSM, and other system solutions along with integration of external systems.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and project management skills, with ability to lead complex projects under tight timelines.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with a history of successful stakeholder management, working in a global matrixed organization, and team mentorship.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement, agility, and delivering tangible business results.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

• System Analysis and Integration:
  Analyze existing finance systems, processes, and workflows to identify improvement opportunities. Direct the design and implementation of sophisticated finance systems and reporting (ERP, AP/AR, payroll, timekeeping), ensuring seamless integration with other critical business systems.
• Solution Architecture:
  Monitor the current-state solution portfolio, partner with the Enterprise Architecture team, support product managers in end-of-life product decisions, and analyze the technology industry and business-IT environment to recommend improvements.
• Apply Technology:
  Lead evaluation, design, and analysis for implementing a solutions architecture, manage and develop the architecture for broader projects, and create architectural designs to guide solution development.
• Project Management:
  Lead or participate in digital technology projects, oversee the full project lifecycle, set timelines, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and ensure project goals are met.
• Portfolio Assessment and Analysis:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing business software applications, analyze market trends and industry best practices,…