Job Description
The Role

RedMane has a full-time opportunity for a Technical/Functional Architect as we continue to grow our Chicago based practice.

We are seeking an experienced Technical/Functional Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of finance systems (ERP or financial platforms). This role bridges business and technology, ensuring financial processes are translated into scalable, compliant, and high-performing system solutions.

The architect will work closely with finance stakeholders, business teams, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end financial system solutions that support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead the design of finance system solutions (e.g.,GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Budgeting), including data flows, integrations,and reporting.

• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and alignedwith enterprise architecture standards.

2. Finance Functional Leadership

• Translate finance business requirements intofunctional and technical specifications.

• Conduct fit-gap analysis, define accounting rules andworkflows, and optimize processes across core financemodules.

• Support alignment with applicable accountingstandards and regulatory requirements.

3. Delivery, Integration & Technical Oversight

• Guide full lifecycle delivery from requirementsthrough design, build, test, and go-live.

• Design integrations with upstream and downstreamsystems (HR, procurement, BI, external interfaces) using APIs andmiddleware.

• Provide technical guidance to development teams andensure data integrity, performance, and security.

4. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as the liaison between Finance, IT, and businessstakeholders, translating complex concepts into business-friendlylanguage.

• Facilitate requirements and architectureworkshops.

• Define best practicesand identify opportunities for automation, optimization, andprocess improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• System integrations (APIs, middleware)

• Understanding of cloud architectures and enterprisesystems

Architecture & Delivery

• Experience designing enterprise or ERP solutionsend-to-end

• Strong experience in solution architecture,integration design, and system lifecycle

• Ability to align technical solutions with businessstrategy

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communicationskills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to balance business needs with technicalfeasibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial processes:

• General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, ProjectAccounting

• Strong understanding of accounting principles,compliance, and reporting

• Prior experience as ERP/Finance Architect orTechno-Functional Consultant

• Experience in large-scale transformation or ERPimplementation projects

• Experience in government/public sector financialsystems

• MS Dynamics

All professionals at RedMane are expected to possess these skills:

• A strong ethical foundation, capable of thriving inan environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountabilityare core values.
• A collaborative spirit, a team orientation, and awillingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.

Travel Requirements

The position may involve periodic travel to client locations within the US.

We Offer You

RedMane has an environment that offers challenging and interesting work. A place where you can have fun and express your talent and creativity. You will be working side by side with like-minded peers in a non-bureaucratic environment where sharing knowledge is the norm. Everyone at RedMane shares a passion for making a real difference for individuals, communities, and the world.

Additionally, we believe you should have fun and enjoy growing your career; we provide the supportive and empowering environment to make it happen. RedMane is very proud to offer employees professional and personal perks that include:

• A flexible work environment that includes hybridizedlocations and schedules (3 days in the office) with frequently cateredlunches in the office.
• Market based compensation with a full range ofbenefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short and long-termdisability insurance, etc.
• A culture that promotes and fosters career growththrough professional training and mentoring.
• An employee wellness program that includes freeaccess to professional fitness coaches, structured dietary/nutritionplans, weekly Pilates classes in the office, and events that range from5k's to triathlons.
• Opportunities to give back to the community throughour RedMane Community Impact Team which organizes events like Feed MyStarving Children, Toy Drives, and other charitable activities.
• The base pay offered will be determined on factorssuch as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, andeducation. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near thetop of the range. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Areasonable estimate of the current range is $150,000/year to $230,000/year.