Finance Lead, Global Data Management

PowerToFly; Alabama; On-site; USD 131,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Finance Lead, Global Data Management to steer financial data integrity within the SAP-based global platform. You will shape data strategy, design accounting models, and drive global process improvements across a distributed team.

The role requires strong SAP FICO, GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and 10+ years in financial accounting along with 5+ years of people management. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, financial statements, and reporting.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Advanced SAP FICO experience including general ledger, profit centers, and cost centers.
• Experience applying GAAP or IFRS.
• CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Ability to travel 0–10% on average.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GFS Global Data Management Finance Data team, setting priorities and cadence to deliver data integrity, controls, and automation.
• Advise finance leadership on accounting design and data strategy for global initiatives.
• Partner with technology and operations to support SAP platform adoption and data model implementation.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensure data protection, and support auditability across data processes.
• Lead a distributed team with performance management, coaching, and SOPs.

Skills

Financial data management

SAP FICO

People management

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

CPA license

Accounting experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP-enabled close

Job description

Finance Lead, Global Data Management

The Finance Lead, Global Data Management is responsible for leading financial master data and financial integrity activities within Deloitte's SAP-based global finance platform. This role offers the opportunity to influence accounting design, finance data strategy, and operational excellence across a complex global environment. The ideal candidate brings deep finance and accounting experience, strong SAP finance knowledge, and a track record of leading teams and process improvement initiatives.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/12/2026.

Work you’ll do

As a Finance Lead, Global Data Management on the Global Finance Services team, you will:

• Lead the GFS Global Data Management Finance Data team, setting priorities and operating cadence to deliver finance data integrity, controls, and automation outcomes across the global SAP finance platform.
• Advise Deloitte member firm finance leadership on accounting design, profit center strategy, and financial data integrity in support of global initiatives.
• Partner with technology, onboarding, and operations leaders to support member firm adoption of the SAP platform and implementation of finance data models.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance support, confidential data protection, and auditability across finance data processes, including time posting integrity.
• Lead a distributed team by driving performance management, coaching, hiring, workload planning, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The team

Global Finance Services uses the latest technology and insights to provide Deloitte with a fully managed, global financial solution. We develop world‑class processes that drive efficiency and effectiveness to ensure consistency and compliance across our global network.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of experience managing financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, financial statements, and financial reporting
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Advanced SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) experience, including general ledger, profit centers, cost centers, and end‑to‑end financial integrity
• Experience applying GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Ability to travel 0‑10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in accounting or finance
• Experience with ERP‑enabled financial period close activities, reporting, and control workflows
• Experience strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and internal audit support
• Experience improving finance processes and reporting
• Experience leading finance data operations in a global organization
• Experience leading automation or standardization initiatives across finance processes

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,900 to $218,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.