Senior Staff Engineer - Finance Data Specialist (Remote)

GEICO; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Finance Data to spearhead the development of a Finance Data Mart. This pivotal role involves collaborating with Finance and Technology leaders to design and implement solutions that enhance financial reporting and analytics. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in Finance Systems and ERP solutions to drive innovative strategies, ensuring the organization meets its financial goals. If you are passionate about transforming finance data into actionable insights and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Finance Systems experience with ERP solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and ETL processes.
• Experience with Finance Data Lakes and Financial Reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions for Finance Data repository to support analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology leaders for project success.
• Lead design sessions to ensure systems meet business expectations.

Skills

Finance Systems

Data Processing

SQL

ETL/ELT Tools

Dimensional Data Modeling

Cloud Data Solutions

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent education or work experience

Tools

Informatica

DBT

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer - Finance Data Specialist (Remote)

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

GEICO is seeking experienced Finance Data specialists to provide expertise and guidance in supporting the build out of a Finance data lake/mart. This individual must have the ability to provide coaching to business teams and technologists by guiding, planning, and partnering at various levels. This specialist will partner with the engineering teams in the establishment of a new Finance Data Mart. This role requires strong functional and technical Finance Systems background to partner with the Business and have effective discussions driving the capture, transformation, and utilization of Finance data to meet Business goals.

The Senior Staff Engineer, Finance Data Specialist will report to the Senior Director of Finance Technologies and will provide solutions on how to build out, maintain, and support a Finance Data repository to support FP&A processing and analytics while also supporting the larger Finance organization’s need for Finance data. This role will work with multiple Finance and Technology leaders to set the strategy for building out the company’s Finance Data Mart/Lake to provide a central repository for all Financial related transactions so it can be a reconciled source of truth for processing and the source for Revenue and Expense analytics.

The individual in this role will be a key advisor and partner to the Finance Leadership to redesign the way they use their technologies in managing GEICO’s business. The Finance Data Specialist is also accountable to support the delivery of technology solutions that will support FP&A Planning/Budgeting, financial reporting, Revenue/Expense Analytics, and the build out of the Finance Data Mart to become a reconciled source to allow the GL to become a “thin” ledger.

The ideal candidate has deep Finance Systems experience across multiple companies to support deploying best practices, leveraging their broad and deep knowledge of various ERPs (e.g. Oracle; Workday; SAP or PeopleSoft). Prior Financial Services Industry experience is required, with a deep understanding of the functional and technical aspects of ERP and Data Warehouse systems. required to have extensive Financial Systems expertise and a broad background in ERP and Finance warehouses.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Engineer, Finance Data Specialist supporting Finance Systems you will:

• Leverage your deep Functional and Technical systems expertise to drive towards the right solution to support the department and GEICO’s current and future needs
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Lead design sessions with peers to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet Business expectations
• Collaborate with Finance Leaders within the FP&A, Controllers, Financial Reporting, and Finance QA & Systems team along with the Data Engineering and Finance Technology leaders to ensure organizational goals are met
• Have a deep understanding of Finance functions to support the establishment of a vision and technology roadmap to build out a Finance Data Lake
• Have a good understanding of finance data lake/mart with Data processing/data transformation using ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, DBT, etc.
• Experience with designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining solutions for data ingestion and transformation projects
• Experience working with cloud data solutions (Delta Lake, Iceberg, Hudi, Snowflake, Redshift or equivalent)
• Support the development of a roadmap and then work towards implementing Revenue and Expense Analytical solutions
• Work with Business Sponsors to develop project roadmaps which align to business objectives and sequenced by priority and resource availability
• Support and influence customers and stakeholders, and work through divergent expectations
• Support the implementation of a strong control and governance framework and maintain it for SOX and Audit reviews
• Support Business and Technology discussions at various leadership levels to ensure alignment towards long term goals of Finance and Technology
• Analyze and translate business and functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
  
  

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Finance Systems experience with industry leading ERP solutions (e.g. implementing and supporting PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Workday; or SAP)
• 5+ years of experience in implementing and supporting FP&A applications (Preferred)
• 5+ years working with or supporting a Finance Data Lake/Warehouse/Mart along with various Financial Reporting tools
• Solid understanding of Dimensional Data Modeling
• Strong working knowledge of Data processing/data transformation using ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, DBT, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and the ability to write, debug and optimize SQL queries and ETL jobs
• 5+ years as a lead or architect supporting Financials via the major vendors (e.g. PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Workday; or SAP)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep Finance domain expertise to be able to work with senior Finance leaders to interpret their process and functional needs into system solutions
• Strong understanding of FP&A Budgeting, Planning, and Reforecasting processes
• Experience in implementing or supporting Revenue or Expense analytical solutions via tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Strong understanding of Accounting process and reporting expectations to partner with senior Finance Leaders
• Ability to communicate and work directly with leaders across Technology and Finance
• Sound understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent education or work experience
  
  

Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
• Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
  
  

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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