Lead finance technology architecture and transformation initiatives, design integrations and data flows (Workday and adjacent systems), drive reconciliation and close automation, implement RPA/AI solutions, manage cross-functional projects, and document system designs and roadmap to optimize finance operations.
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SoFi is seeking a Finance Technology Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that modernize finance processes, strengthen our systems architecture, and enable AI and automation capabilities across the Finance organization. This role sits within the Finance Transformation, BI & Systems team under the Controllership and serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines hands-on finance systems expertise with strong project leadership and the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
The Finance Technology Manager owns the intersection of finance process transformation and systems architecture. You will design and optimize finance technology solutions, lead cross-functional implementation workstreams, and help shape the long-term evolution of SoFi’s finance system ecosystem. From close cycle acceleration and reconciliation automation to system integrations and AI tool adoption, you will manage complex initiatives end-to-end with a focus on measurable, scalable outcomes.
What you’ll do:- Design and help maintain the finance technology architecture and system ecosystem roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and near-term operational needs
- Partner closely with the Workday team to coordinate system enhancements, integrations, and ensure Workday aligns with broader finance technology strategy
- Architect and document integrations and data flows between Workday and adjacent finance systems including reconciliation platforms, expense and procurement tools, BI platforms, and analytics solutions
- Lead or support subledger identification, reconciliation design, and GL mapping initiatives, ensuring accurate and auditable transaction flow from source systems through to the general ledger
- Evaluate and recommend financial technologies and tools to address gaps and drive innovation across the finance function
- Lead process automation initiatives leveraging RPA, AI, and workflow tools to streamline finance operations
- Identify system redundancies and optimization opportunities across the finance technology stack
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Technology, and enterprise architecture teams to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, and maintain alignment with business goals and internal controls
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes through cross-system coordination and troubleshooting
- Lead and deliver finance transformation initiatives with a focus on close cycle reduction, process automation, and scalable system design
- Support the Finance AI Operating Model by contributing to discovery, build, and deployment of AI and automation use cases within the Finance function
- Coordinate M&A integration workstreams impacting Finance systems, data, and processes as needed
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including system design specifications, integration requirements, process workflows, and architectural decision records
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification a plus
- 8+ years of experience in finance systems, finance technology, or finance transformation roles, preferably in high-growth or technology-driven environments
- Strong working knowledge of Workday Financials including chart of accounts structure, GL configuration, and integration capabilities a plus
- Hands-on experience with reconciliation platforms such as Cadency/Trintech; familiarity with subledger reconciliation and GL mapping workflows a plus
- Broad familiarity with the finance technology landscape including data warehousing and analytics (Snowflake), financial planning tools, expense and procurement systems (Coupa), and BI and reporting platforms (Tableau/Rollstack)
- Demonstrated ability to create clear system and data flow diagrams (current and future state) using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar
- Experience architecting or supporting system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms in a finance context
- Familiarity with process automation tools (RPA, workflow automation) and AI/ML applications in finance
- Understanding of data architecture principles and experience working with data warehousing or analytics platforms
- Proven ability to manage complex, competing-priority projects with a structured and organized approach
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience supporting financial close processes and a working understanding of close automation opportunities
- Experience in financial services, fintech, 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!
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