Solutions Architect - Finance

The Solution Architect – Finance is a strategic technology leader responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of global finance technology solutions. This role serves as the architect for General Ledger, Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Close, and related financial processes and systems.

Working closely with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Shared Services, and IT leadership, this individual will translate business strategy and requirements into sustainable technology solutions and roadmaps. The role combines enterprise architecture, solution delivery leadership, and deep SAP Finance expertise to ensure finance platforms support both current operational needs and long-term business objectives.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, treasury operations, financial reporting requirements, and SAP Finance capabilities, along with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead complex global initiatives, and enable standardization and automation across business processes and technologies.

Reports To:                   Functional IT Leader – Finance

Span of Control:             Individual Contributor; indirect leadership of external partners

Knowing Our Businesses and their Strategies

• Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key stakeholders - finance leadership, controllers, treasury teams, shared services, and business unit stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives
• Understand the strategic direction of the company’s businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results; be knowledgeable of the project work that supports this direction and implications to the business.
• Partner with Finance and Treasury leadership to translate business strategies into technology capabilities and implementation plans.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and simplification.
• Define and maintain the technology roadmap for General Accounting and Treasury solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct assessments, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives that support finance transformation.

Executing Strategy

Technology Leadership & Development

• Serve as the solution authority for:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Treasury & Cash Management
  • Bank Connectivity and Electronic Banking
  • Financial Close and Consolidation processes
  • SAP add-ons, bolt-on and cloud solutions
  • Other key non-ERP systems
• Define and maintain technology standards, and architectural principles within the finance domain.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance and financial standards.
• Lead finance technology initiatives, including SAP implementations, upgrades, acquisitions, divestitures, and optimization projects.
• Manage solution design, blueprinting, testing, deployment, cutover, hypercare, and support transitions.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project and technical risks.
• Provide architectural oversight and approval for finance-related technology solutions.
• Participate in architecture review boards and change control processes.
• Maintain enterprise process and capability models related to finance functions.
• Ensure proper solution documentation, configuration standards, and support models are established and maintained.
• Lead the lifecycle management of finance applications from assessment and implementation through enhancement and retirement.
• Lead architecture design for SAP S/4HANA Finance and related finance applications.

Influencing in the Function

• Translate complex technical concepts into language appropriate for business stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, design reviews, and solution demonstrations.
• Guide global teams through complex design decisions while balancing business requirements, technical capabilities, and future scalability.
• Serve as the trusted advisor for finance process transformation and technology investments.

Developing Talent

• Invest in personal growth and development, clearly focused on self-learning.
• Always strive to elevate the capabilities of the team and GIS organization across the company, drive change management, and technology adoption.
• Innovative – develops and introduces new ideas and approaches to others.
• Curious – is driven to understand how and why things operate, finds root causes through analysis and questioning.
• Inventive Flexibility - seeks out ways to leverage investments by integrating new requirements into existing solutions.
• Service Mindset– voluntarily initiates and takes lead roles in challenging work without explicit direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field;  equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Accounting background - profession, degree and/or CPA certification is preferred
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in the information technology industry assessing software functionality, and designing and implementing enterprise finance technology solutions
• Minimum 5 years of experience with global financial systems including SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance
• Minimum 5 years of experience integrating SAP with SAP add-ons, bolt-on and cloud solutions, and other key non-ERP systems including treasury management applications, bank data interfaces and platforms, Lease Accounting, Financial Close automation solutions, and compliance solutions for requirements such as e-Invoicing and SAF-T reporting.

EXPERIENCE

• Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes with touchpoints impacting financials and related technology solutions, including:
  • Order-to-Cash (OTC)
  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
  • Record-to-Report (R2R)
  • Forecast-to-Stock (F2S)
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, including US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
• Knowledge of SAP Treasury and Risk Management, Cash Management, Bank Communication Management (BCM), Multi-Bank Connectivity (MBC), and In-House Banking
• Hands-on expertise in SAP FICO and Treasury Management solutions
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven experience leading global projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Experience supporting international statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading globally distributed teams and external partners
• Experience implementing AI across financial processes is a plus
• Strong finance and accounting acumen
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Awareness of industry trends, direction and standards that guide innovative technology offerings
• Ability to develop strategic roadmaps while maintaining focus on operational execution
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners to assess needs, propose technology solutions and achieve business benefits
• Ability to balance business requirements with technical and architectural standards
• Ability to communicate at level of complexity appropriate to the target audience, whether the audience is highly technical, has minimal technical knowledge, or is purely functional or business operations focused
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on standardization, scalability, and sustainability
• Experience designing and implementing solutions supporting Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Controlling, and Tax is a plus
• Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Agile, or SAP certifications are a plus
• Travel up to 10%, including internationally

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.