Senior Finance Master Data Architect Remote

GroupA; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GroupA is seeking a Senior Finance Master Data Design & Governance Architect for a Finance Data & Reporting Modernization program (ARC2). This fully remote role will collaborate with Accounting, CFP&A, and ERP/EPM leaders to redesign finance reporting structures and establish master data governance.

The candidate should bring deep expertise in master data governance, design rationalization, and the ability to advise business and technology teams with minimal onboarding.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading finance reporting and finance master data transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Finance Data Architecture and Master Data Governance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and finance business processes.
• Experience working with ERP and EPM platforms, preferably SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA and TM1.
• Proven ability to work independently in a global, cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign of finance reporting dimensions and master data, including Chart of Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Product Hierarchies, and WBS structures.
• Partner with Accounting, CFP&A, and ERP/EPM stakeholders to define future‑state finance reporting and master data requirements.
• Design and implement master data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, approval workflows, governance councils, and governance processes.
• Rationalize existing finance master data and recommend scalable, sustainable future‑state solutions.
• Facilitate cross‑functional workshops and guide stakeholders through complex design and governance decisions.
• Develop implementation‑ready business and functional requirements for future ERP and EPM deployment.
• Provide expert guidance on accounting requirements, finance reporting, and the downstream impact of master data design decisions on enterprise systems.

Skills

Finance Data Architecture

Master Data Governance

ERP/EPM platforms

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

TM1

Job description

GroupA is seeking a Senior Finance Master Data Design & Governance Architect for a Finance Data & Reporting Modernization program (ARC2). This fully remote role will collaborate with Accounting, CFP&A, and ERP/EPM leaders to redesign finance reporting structures and establish master data governance.

The candidate should bring deep expertise in master data governance, design rationalization, and the ability to advise business and technology teams with minimal onboarding.