IT Solution Architect with Cognos - Finance

BGSF; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BGSF is seeking a Financial Systems Solution Architect, a fully remote position aimed at leading the development of an IBM Cognos TM1 environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial systems and exceptional skills in managing complex data integration tasks. This role is pivotal in designing reporting architectures and optimizing financial data workflows, making it a high-impact opportunity for seasoned professionals committing to shaping the future of financial reporting.

Benefits

100% remote work flexibility

High-impact role with visibility across departments

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial systems or business intelligence roles.
• 3+ years hands-on with IBM Cognos (TM1, Framework Manager, Report Studio).
• Familiarity with major RDBMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of IBM Cognos TM1 cubes and manage vendor partners.
• Document and streamline financial data flows from source systems.
• Establish a structured change management process for cube updates.

Skills

SQL

MDX

TM1 cube architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Job description

IT Solution Architect with Cognos - Finance

IT Solution Architect with Cognos - Finance

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Financial Systems Solution Architect with Cognos (Remote – U.S. Based)

Remote (U.S.) | Full-Time | Finance & IT

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for financial systems? We’re looking for a Financial Systems Solution Architect to join our team and lead the design, development, and optimization of our IBM Cognos TM1 environment.

This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates across the U.S.

This is a direct hire position with full benefits.

Sponsorship is not available currently.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead the development and enhancement of IBM Cognos TM1 cubes, working hands-on and managing vendor partners.
• Build internal capabilities to manage TM1 independently— reducing reliance on external vendors.
• Document and streamline financial data flows from source systems to reporting outputs.
• Design and implement consistent hierarchies, security models, and logic across reporting tools (Cognos, Tableau, Excel).
• Establish a structured change management process for cube updates.
• Conduct business analysis, process mapping, and fit-gap assessments.
• Evaluate new project feasibility and recommend scalable, secure solutions.
• Present architectural designs and project roadmaps to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide reporting structures.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial systems or business intelligence roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Cognos (TM1, Framework Manager, Report Studio, SDK).
• Strong SQL and MDX skills.
• Deep understanding of TM1 cube architecture, including security, dimensional modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Cognos Planning Analytics and Excel-based reporting integrations.
• Familiarity with major RDBMS platforms (e.g., MS SQL Server).
• Background in finance or accounting is a strong plus.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years working with Cognos technologies.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive data.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
  
  

Why Join Us?

100% remote work flexibility

High-impact role with visibility across departments

Opportunity to shape the future of financial reporting architecture

Ready to architect the future of finance? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation and ownership.



BGSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Technology, Information and Media, and Financial Services

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