Senior Manager, Finance Systems Architect at SoFi

Frisco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance Systems Architecture, Process Optimization, Data Governance, System Upgrades, Integrations, Automations, Data Integrity, Workday Financials, Reconciliation Platforms, Data Warehousing, Financial Planning, Expense Management, Business Intelligence, APIs, Middleware Platforms, Process Automation, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world. The role: SoFi is looking for a Finance Systems Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise finance system ecosystem. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner closely with Finance and IT to deliver innovative solutions that improve operations, strengthen controls, and support our next phase of growth. What you’ll do: The Finance Systems Architect is a strategic and technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise finance technology solutions that support the organization's financial operations, reporting, and compliance objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that finance systems are aligned with business needs, scalable for future growth, and compliant with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial systems architecture, process optimization, and data governance. You will lead initiatives related to system upgrades, integrations, automations, and enhancements while ensuring strong system performance, usability, and data integrity. You will also partner with finance and accounting teams to identify pain points, recommend best practices, and drive operational efficiencies through smart system design. Key responsibilities: Design and maintain the overall finance technology architecture and system ecosystem roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and scalability for growth Partner closely with the Workday team to coordinate system enhancements, integrations, and ensure Workday aligns with broader finance technology strategy Architect integrations and data flows between Workday and adjacent finance systems (reconciliation, expense, procurement, BI tools, analytics platforms) Evaluate and recommend new financial technologies and tools to address gaps and drive innovation across the finance function Define data integration standards and governance frameworks across the finance system landscape Lead process automation initiatives leveraging RPA, AI, and workflow tools to streamline finance operations beyond core ERP functionality Identify system redundancies and optimization opportunities across the finance technology stack Partner with enterprise architecture, IT, and data teams to ensure finance systems align with broader technology standards and infrastructure Support month-end and quarter-end close processes through cross-system coordination and troubleshooting What you’ll need: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred 12+ years of experience in finance systems architecture or administration, preferably in high-growth or technology-driven environments Strong working knowledge of Workday Financials with ability to understand technical capabilities, limitations, and integration requirements Broad knowledge of finance technology landscape including: Reconciliation platforms (Trintech/Cadency) Data warehousing and analytics (Snowflake) Financial planning and analysis tools (TM1/Planning Analytics) Expense management and procurement systems (Coupa) Business intelligence and reporting solutions (Tableau/Rollstack) Experience supporting financial close processes and understanding of close automation opportunities Experience architecting system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms in a finance context Understanding of data architecture principles and experience with data warehousing or analytics platforms Familiarity with process automation tools (RPA, workflow automation) and AI/ML applications in finance Proven ability to coordinate across technical teams and translate business requirements into system solutions Strategic thinking with ability to balance long-term architecture vision with near-term tactical needs Experience in financial services or a publicly traded company environment is a plus Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page! SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com. Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

Responsibilities

The Finance Systems Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise finance technology solutions. This role involves partnering with Finance and IT to ensure finance systems align with business needs and support operational efficiencies.