Implementation Architect in Cincinnati

Energy Jobline ZR; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Yearly company trip

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Make Life Easier perk

Job summary

Finit is seeking an experienced CPM Architect to lead design and development of CPM solutions for diverse client projects. You will drive architecture, roadmaps, and best practices across functional areas such as close, planning, data, and reporting, while collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years in CPM/EPM, strong communication, and a solid tech mindset.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience with CPM software and/or the financial close cycle.
• Core EPM knowledge areas: Forecasting, Planning & Analysis, Consolidation and Reporting.
• Aptitude for technology and understanding of system architecture and design requirements.
• Able to work in a highly agile environment and adapt when requirements are not clearly defined.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to tailor communication to audiences.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to manage Finit staff and client stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills; good judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive design and development of functional process areas (Close & Consolidations, Financial Planning, Data, Reporting) on CPM projects.
• Provide and communicate solution architectural assessments, design strategies, and roadmaps.
• Engage with client stakeholders to understand functional business processes.
• Communicate pros/cons of different technical approaches.
• Assist with global design review processes across projects.
• Assist with platform performance review and tuning.
• Assess impact of design decisions on project build activities.
• Develop CPM training materials for internal knowledge pillars.
• Collaborate with marketing to create blogs, white papers, etc.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer and inventory of client solutions and best practices.
• Maintain inventory of CPM scripts and accelerators.
• Document Discovery/Requirements and Detailed Design questions.
• Create baseline implementation instructions, check lists, trackers.
• Define drivers/estimates for Sales and PDs budgeting.
• Identify standardization opportunities for Solutions Review Group.
• Share knowledge of new features and impact on existing solutions.
• Build authentic client and internal relationships.
• Foster respectful, team-oriented project environments.
• Provide on-the-job feedback to team members.
• Contribute to recruiting, training, and performance management activities.
• Pursue personal growth and broaden skill set.

Skills

CPM software

Financial close cycle

Forecasting

Planning & Analysis

Consolidation

Reporting

Agile environment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

CPA preferred

Tools

OneStream

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This position will involve leading the design and development of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) systems for our clients for any level of complexity within a specific functional process area.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the design and development of functional process areas (Close & Consolidations, Financial Planning, Data, and Reporting) of the technical architecture on small and medium sized CPM projects.


• Provide and effectively communicate solution architectural assessments, design strategies, and development roadmaps.


• Engage with client stakeholders to demonstrate a deep understanding of functional business processes within particular functional process areas.


• Understand the connections between technical solution possibilities and functional business requirements, and logically communicate the pros and cons of different approaches.


• Assist with implementation of a global design review process to consistently apply platform design principles across projects.


• Assist with implementation of a platform performance review and tuning process.


• Understand the connection between various project build activities, and quickly assess the risk and impact of application design decisions and changes.


• Develop training relative to assigned CPM internal knowledge pillar to facilitate on-going internal learning & development.


• Collaborate with Finit marketing team to create blogs, marketing materials, white papers, etc.


• Coordinate knowledge transfer and inventory or client solutions and \"best\" practices.


• Maintain inventory of key CPM scripts and solution accelerators.


• Document Discovery/Requirements and Detailed Design questions.


• Create and maintain baseline implementation instructions, check lists, object trackers to help others implement and track status of solution build.


• Define drivers/estimates to help Sales team and PDs with estimates and project planning.


• Identify solutions to present to Solutions Review Group for standardization/productionizing/marketing.


• Gain understanding of Finit's skillset and capabilities in various solution delivery areas and determine how to share them to develop others.


• Assess/test/share knowledge of newly released features/solutions and understand impact to current solutions and \"best\" practices.


• Build and develop authentic client and Finit relationships.


• Ensure a respectful and team-oriented work environment on projects.


• Provide real-time on-the-job feedback to team members.


• Play a key role in critical internal Finit activities, including recruiting, training, employee enablement and performance management.


• Assume ownership of one's own personal growth at Finit and continuously seek to broaden and develop new job skills and expertise.

Skills:

• Will typically have 8-10+ years experience with CPM software and/or the financial close cycle.


• Content/functional expertise in the several core EPM knowledge areas, including: Forecasting, Planning and Analysis, Consolidation and Reporting.


• Possess an aptitude for technology and an understanding of system architecture and design requirements.


• Able to work in a highly agile environment and be flexible when requirements are not clearly defined.


• Excellent written and verbal skills, and capable of tailoring communication based on the knowledge and needs of specific audiences.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills to assist with managing both Finit staff and client stakeholders.


• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise consistently good judgment.


• High competence in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications:

• Previous OneStream experience a plus.


• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent a plus.


• CPA a plus.

The Finit Culture:

We are seeking candidates who share Finit's core cultural values of integrity, personal drive, innate curiosity, and empathy for others. Our consultants enrich the experience of their clients and colleagues by being candid yet egoless and collaborative yet self-directed. We are driven to deliver on behalf of others, and we look for candidates who can demonstrate their own inquisitiveness, grit, and personal approach.

Benefits:

• Excellent Medical Plan


• Dental & Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short & Long Term Insurance


• Profit Sharing


• Yearly company trip for every employee and a guest


• Flexible PTO with no hard limit on vacation.


• Paid Holidays


• Retirement Plan


• \"Make Life Easier\" perk ($100/month for services such as house-cleaning/lawn-care services)


• 3 month paid sabbatical after 10 years of employment


• Charitable Donation Match


• Paid Time Off to volunteer

Why Finit:

• Strong family culture characterized by good-natured, humble people who like helping each other learn and grow.


• Opportunities for a wide variety of project work across many industries.


• 2 weeks per year of training and professional development.


• Finit is debt free and has no external owners. All Finit partners are actively involved in consulting, sales, and/or operations. Finit has never had a layoff and has enjoyed very low employee turnover since inception in 2002.

EEO Statement:

Finit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , expression, , domestic violence victim status, , ancestry, citizenship, , , marital status, amnesty, genetic information, family medical history, political affiliation or status in the military or as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Finit complies with federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities. Finit will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the recruitment process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Emerson, Managing Director, People & Culture.

Remote Workplace:

Employees at Finit primarily work remotely. Our consultants may have some travel requirements to client locations. Our main corporate office is located in Cincinnati, OH and may be used for collaborative work.

Job Location:

This is a remote position open to candidates across the United States. The role includes travel requirements that may be up to 40% of the time, although actual travel expectations will vary based on client needs, project phase, and individual role responsibilities. While travel frequency can fluctuate, candidates should be comfortable with regular travel as part of supporting client engagements and business objectives.

E-Verify Employer:

Finit is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

The role is primarily based in an office setting, accounting for approximately 60% of the workday, involving tasks such as computer-based work, attending meetings, and conducting routine office activities. Travel constitutes a significant part of this role, comprising up to 40% of work time. This includes both car and air travel to client sites, conferences, and meetings.

• Sitting: Extensive periods of sitting are required, including working at a desk and during travel. This accounts for approximately 55% of the workday.


• Standing: Standing is occasionally required, typically during client engagements, presentations, or networking events, constituting about 15% of the workday.


• Walking: Regular walking is necessary for moving within offices at client sites, and during travel, making up about 15% of the workday.


• Lifting and Carrying:
  
  
  
  • Weight Range: The role may require lifting and carrying items such as laptops, portable presentation equipment, and document files, usually not exceeding 20 pounds.
  
  
  • Frequency: Occasional Lifting: Occurs approximately 15% of the workday, primarily during travel.
  
  
  • Frequent or Constant Lifting: Not typically required for this role.
  
  
  
  


• Talking on Phone Conversation: Engaging in phone conversations with clients and team members is frequent, making up about 35% of the workday.


• Web Conferencing: Participating in web conferences with clients and internal teams is a regular part of the role, accounting for approximately 35% of the workday.