AI-Powered Finance Automation Engineer

Cengage Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking an AI Automation Engineer for Finance & Accounting to apply AI to automate AP/AR, reconciliation, and financial reporting workflows. You'll partner with the Controller, FP&A, and Procurement to identify high-value opportunities and deliver scalable, audit-ready automation within a public company context.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, experience with LLMs and document AI, and a solid understanding of SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in finance automation, RPA, or software development for finance functions.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with experience building production automation.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and document AI (OCR, invoice extraction, intelligent document processing).
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, GL structures, and financial close processes.
• Experience with at least one major ERP platform (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials).
• Understanding of SOX controls, audit evidence requirements, and financial compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to work with Controllers, FP&A, and Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

• Finance Operations AI Automation: Automate accounts payable and accounts receivable processing including invoice capture, matching, and approval; Build reconciliation automations across GL, bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts; Develop expense report processing, policy compliance checking, and anomaly detection systems; Create procurement automations for PO generation, vendor onboarding, and spend categorization; Implement AI-powered financial close acceleration and journal entry automation.

Skills

Python

SQL

LLMs

Document AI

RPA/Automation

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday Financials

OCR tools

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking an AI Automation Engineer for Finance & Accounting to apply AI to automate AP/AR, reconciliation, and financial reporting workflows. You'll partner with the Controller, FP&A, and Procurement to identify high-value opportunities and deliver scalable, audit-ready automation within a public company context.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, experience with LLMs and document AI, and a solid understanding of SOX controls.