Distinguished Engineer – Finance Solution Architect – Core Financials

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Core Financials Solution Architect to provide expertise and guidance in supporting the Accounting and Financial Operations departments. This individual must have strong functional and technical Finance Systems background to partner with the Business to have effective discussions to drive process and systems change to meet Business goals.

The DE must have the ability to provide leadership and coaching to business teams and technologists by guiding, planning, and partnering at various levels. The DE will partner with the engineering teams in the establishment and implementation of new or revised systems and programs.

The Core Financials Solution Architect is required to have extensive Financial Systems expertise and a broad background in ERP and Finance Operations technologies.  The position will report to the Senior Director of Finance Technologies.  The individual contributor is expected to provide systems solutions, functional process recommendations, and work with multiple Finance and Technology leaders to set the systems strategy for the company’s Core Financials applications (i.e. GL, AP, PO, FA, AR, Expenses, etc.).

The individual will be a key advisor and partner to the Finance Leadership to redesign the way they use their technologies in managing GEICO’s business.  The Core Financials Specialist is also accountable to support the delivery of technology solutions that will support GL processing, financial reporting, procurement and payables related processing and supporting functions, cash transactional processes, and other Core Financials functions.

Prior Financial Services Industry experience is required, with a deep understanding of the functional and technical aspects of multiple ERP and Purchasing systems.

Position Description

This DE Core Financials Solutions Architect works across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability.  Our Technology team thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.  The ideal candidate has deep Finance Systems experience across multiple companies to introduce best practices leveraging their broad and deep knowledge of various ERPs (e.g. PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Workday; Ariba; Concur or SAP).

Position Responsibilities

As the Core Financials Solutions Architect supporting these Finance functions you will:

• Leverage your deep Functional and Technical systems expertise to drive towards the right solution to support the department and GEICO’s current and future needs
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle

• Lead design sessions with peers to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet Business expectations
• Collaborate with the Finance Leaders for the Controllers, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Cost Management, Finance QA & Systems, and Technology Cost Management departments to ensure their organizational technology goals are met
• Have a deep understanding of these multi-entity department functions to establish a vision and technology roadmap for the Core Financials functions
• Work with Business Sponsors to develop project roadmaps which align to business objectives and sequenced by priority and resource availability
• Manage through influence customers and stakeholders, and properly manage divergent expectations
• Ensure a strong control and governance framework is established and maintained to support SOX and Audit reviews
• Facilitate Business and Technology discussions at various leadership levels to ensure alignment towards long term goals of Finance and Technology
• Analyze and translate business and functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• 25+ years of Finance Systems experience with industry leading ERP solutions (e.g. implementing and supporting PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Workday; or SAP)
• 15+ years of management or lead experience in guiding teams in support of Finance Systems
• 5+ years managing Core Financials or other Finance systems teams that managed some of the following system types: GL, AP, PO, FA, AR, Expenses, etc., or various Financial Reporting tools
• 15+ years working with Core Financials systems (GL, AP, PO, FA, AR, Expenses) via the major vendors (e.g. PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Workday; or SAP)
• Deep Finance domain expertise to be able to work with senior Finance leaders to interpret their process and functional needs into system solutions
• Strong understanding of Accounting process and reporting expectations to partner with senior Finance Leaders

• Ability to communicate and work directly with business leaders across Technology and Finance
• Solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.