Finance Specialist
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Mid · Seniorfull-time$82k–$164k / yearConnecticut · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 55 minutes agoSource: globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
AVP, Financial Data Management and Governance
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full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $141,400 - $236,100 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
CloudERPOraclePMP
About the role
- Define and lead the global financial data governance strategy in alignment with Global Financial Systems and enterprise data strategy.
- Establish and maintain a dimensional data model that supports enterprise-wide financial reporting and analytics.
- Define and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures for financial data.
- Establish data stewardship roles and responsibilities across finance and business units.
- Champion the adoption of standardized, automated processes to reduce risk and improve data quality.
- Support ERP and financial system implementations with robust master data strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data governance tools and workflows.
- Own the lifecycle of finance-related master data (e.g., chart of accounts, cost centers, legal entities, product etc.).
- Lead the mapping and migration of financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP platform.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor data quality metrics, lead remediation efforts for financial data inconsistencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and maintain MDM systems and workflows.
- Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization initiatives.
- Drive automation and scalability of master data processes using modern tools and technologies.
- Lead and mentor a matrixed team responsible for data governance operations across Finance.
- Provide strategic direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
- Partner with Accounting/Finance, IT, Risk, and Compliance leaders to align data governance with enterprise priorities.
- Provide training, communication, and support to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.
- Represent Finance in cross-functional governance forums and ERP program leadership meetings.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data-related risks and opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or ERP implementation roles.
- Proven experience leading data governance or master data management initiatives.
- Strong accounting background with solid understanding of Accounting and Finance processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and Master Data Management platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with data privacy, controls and compliance regulations.
