Senior Manager, Pigment Services

Armanino; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Armanino is seeking a seasoned CPM/EPM professional to lead Pigment-based planning and forecasting initiatives. You will own and administer the Pigment platform, translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and collaborate with data engineering to ensure seamless data flow across the enterprise.

The role focuses on AI-driven planning innovations, advanced planning expertise with Pigment/Anaplan, and delivering enterprise-wide planning use cases across FP&A and professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of CPM/EPM experience, with 3+ years of hands-on Pigment experience in a current or recent role.
• Proven track record in model building and system development.
• Experience in implementations and/or post-implementation support, with a clear interest in transitioning to an ownership model
• Experience supporting enterprise planning use cases, ideally within professional services

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the Pigment platform, ensuring a scalable, reliable, and high-performing environment
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, future-state technical solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain models, dashboards, workflows, and integrations that support enterprise-wide planning needs
• Continuously optimize system performance, usability, and scalability, driving increased adoption and efficiency across business teams
• Act as primary model and report builder, while teaching other team members these skills
• Partner with internal Data Engineering teams to ensure continuous bi-directional flow of Pigment data in and out of the firm’s Data Warehouse.
• Identify and implement AI-driven use cases (e.g., forecasting enhancements, automation, insight generation) that improve decision-making speed and accuracy
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI capabilities into planning processes to reduce manual effort and enable predictive insights
• Act as a thought partner in advancing intelligent, data-driven planning capabilities across the organization.
• Apply deep expertise in EPM/CPM platforms (Pigment, Anaplan, or similar) to enhance enterprise planning capabilities
• Support planning use cases across FP&A, operations, and professional services environments
• Ensure planning models remain aligned with evolving business strategies, organizational complexity, and growth objectives

Skills

CPM/EPM experience

Pigment experience

Model building

Data integration

AI in planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Pigment platform

Anaplan

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work.

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

This role will be incredibly important to the firm as we move our entire planning and forecasting capability to the platform. This role will be a leader, an influencer, and will drive very real impact – you will make a difference.

Job Responsibilities

Pigment Development & System Ownership

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the Pigment platform, ensuring a scalable, reliable, and high-performing environment
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, future-state technical solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain models, dashboards, workflows, and integrations that support enterprise-wide planning needs
• Continuously optimize system performance, usability, and scalability, driving increased adoption and efficiency across business teams
• Act as primary model and report builder, while teaching other team members these skills
• Partner with internal Data Engineering teams to ensure continuous bi-directional flow of Pigment data in and out of the firm’s Data Warehouse.

AI & Advanced Planning Innovation

• Identify and implement AI-driven use cases (e.g., forecasting enhancements, automation, insight generation) that improve decision‑making speed and accuracy
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI capabilities into planning processes to reduce manual effort and enable predictive insights
• Act as a thought partner in advancing intelligent, data-driven planning capabilities across the organization.

EPM / Enterprise Planning Expertise

• Apply deep expertise in EPM/CPM platforms (Pigment, Anaplan, or similar) to enhance enterprise planning capabilities
• Support planning use cases across FP&A, operations, and professional services environments
• Ensure planning models remain aligned with evolving business strategies, organizational complexity, and growth objectives

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of CPM/EPM experience, with 3+ years of hands‑on Pigment experience in a current or recent role
• Proven track record in model building and system development (not solely leadership, sales, or client management)
• Experience in implementations and/or post‑implementation support, with a clear interest in transitioning to an ownership model
• Experience supporting enterprise planning use cases, ideally within professional services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying or experimenting with AI within planning tools or EPM workflows
• Pigment certifications (in addition to hands‑on expertise)
• Strong ability to work cross‑functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, execution‑oriented mindset
• Strong communicator able to translate technical concepts into clear business value
• Demonstrated data‑driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• High level of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate independently in a high‑impact role

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $173,100 - $210,000. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $190,400 - $230,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $199,000 - $240,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long‑term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

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For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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