Head of Finance Technology
PIMCO · Newport Beach, United States · 3mo ago
We are a leading global asset management firm with over 3,000 employees across 20 offices in 15 countries; we help millions of investors around the world pursue their financial goals.
We hire critical thinkers. People who thrive in a collaborative culture like ours where we solve real problems while building the future of finance.
You
Are excited to be part of a vibrant engineering community that values diversity, hard work, and continuous learning.
Love solving complex real-world business problems.
Recognize that cross-functional collaboration is a core component of success for the team.
Believe there are multiple ways to solve most technical problems and are willing to debate the trade-offs.
Have become a stronger engineer by making mistakes and learning from them.
Are a doer, someone who wants to grow their career and gain experience across technologies and business functions.
We
Continuously invest in a high-performance and inclusive culture, in which a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are celebrated and valued.
Encourage career mobility, so you can benefit from learning different functions and technologies, and we gain the benefits of your experience across teams.
Run technology pro bono programs that help the non-profit community and give our engineering community opportunities to volunteer and participate.
Offer education reimbursements and ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity & inclusion.
Embrace knowledge sharing through lunch-and-learns, demos, and technical forums.
Consider our people to be our greatest asset—we will help you learn what PIMCO Technology has to offer so you can participate in activities that benefit your career while delivering impactful technology solutions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior technology leader to own and evolve the firm’s Finance Technology platform—spanning ERP Accounting/GL, FP&A, integrations with firm-wide systems, and the supporting data and analytics stack. This is a senior role accountable for both Change (strategy, architecture, modernization, transformation delivery) and Run (reliability, controls, service excellence) of mission‑critical finance capabilities that underpin accounting close, planning/forecasting, profitability and strategic analysis, regulatory reporting, and data‑driven decision‑making across the enterprise.
This role directly manages a global team (including offshore/nearshore partners) and will be the primary technology partner to Finance leadership (CFO organization: Controller, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and Finance Operations).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Platform (Strategy, Architecture, Governance)
- Set the vision and roadmap: for Finance Technology (ERP/GL, subledgers, FP&A/EPM, reconciliations, consolidations, management reporting), grounded in asset‑management finance needs (multi‑GAAP/IFRS, multi‑entity, multi‑currency, fee accruals, product P&L, allocations).
- Establish architecture principles: —e.g., domain‑driven design, API‑first, event‑driven, data‑by‑design, zero‑trust—with a vendor‑agnostic stance; evaluate SAP, Oracle, and leading FP&A/EPM platforms on fit‑for‑purpose, TCO, and time‑to‑value rather than brand preference.
- Own platform governance: standards, reference architectures, non‑functional requirements (availability, performance, resiliency), and technical debt management.
Change the Platform (Transformational Delivery)
- Modernize ERP/GL and FP&A/EPM: e.g., S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion roadmaps; planning/forecasting tooling; scenario modeling; driver‑based plans; close acceleration.
- Lead data & analytics for Finance: own the finance data model (Chart of Accounts, legal entity hierarchy, cost centers), semantic layers, and self‑service analytics for CFO, FP&A, and Business Unit finance partners.
- Embed AI/ML/RPA thoughtfully: journal anomaly detection, automated reconciliations, close‑task copilots, forecast augmentation, narrative generation—balancing innovation with control, auditability, and data privacy.
- Deliver with agility: product operating model, one‑week sprints when feasible, small stories, iterative releases, and measurable business outcomes.
Run the Platform (Reliability, Controls, Service Excellence)
- SRE‑led operations: across ERP, FP&A, integrations, data pipelines: incident/problem/change management, observability (SLIs/SLOs), capacity planning, DR/BCP, access controls, and performance tuning.
- Financial controls and compliance: Internal controls over financial reporting, segregation of duties, audit readiness, data retention, regulatory reporting integrity, and change control rigor.
- Vendor & commercial management: RFPs, SOWs, SLAs, and performance scorecards for SaaS and managed services partners.
Business Partnership & Influence
- Trusted advisor to Finance: —shape demand, clarify current‑state vs. target‑state, articulate principles, goals, anti‑goals, and milestones; present budget implications and value propositions to secure executive sponsorship.
- Point of escalation: for mission‑critical issues; communicate not just status, but direction and platform‑wide impact to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Deep Finance Technology expertise: in asset management or capital markets finance: ERP Accounting/GL, subledgers (AP/AR/Fixed Assets), consolidations, management & statutory reporting, and FP&A (planning, forecasting, scenario and profitability analysis).
- Former software engineer or architect: with hands‑on experience in modern implementation and integration practices (APIs, microservices, streaming, event‑driven workflows, CI/CD, infrastructure as code).
- Vendor‑agnostic mindset: with a track record evaluating and integrating solutions across SAP/Oracle and leading FP&A/EPM platforms (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Workday Adaptive), selecting based on outcomes, not brand.
- Data & analytics leadership: finance data modeling (COA, entities, hierarchies), semantic layers, BI platforms, and governing data quality at scale.
- AI/Automation literacy: in finance contexts: gen‑AI, ML, and RPA use cases; feasibility assessment; model governance (explainability, bias, privacy); and safe deployment.
- Proven global leadership: of internal teams and managed service partners (offshore/nearshore), including budgeting, capacity planning, and multi‑time‑zone delivery.
- Executive communication and stakeholder management: ability to engage CFO, Controller, FP&A head; set expectations; and serve as final escalation point.
- Agile & ITSM fluency: product operating model, backlog management, metrics/KPIs; ITIL‑aligned operations using platforms like ServiceNow.
Nice‑to‑Have
- Experience modernizing SAP S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion Cloud: finance landscapes; migrating from on‑prem EPM to cloud FP&A.
- Familiarity with investment/portfolio data: (IBOR/ABOR), performance & attribution, and fees—bridging finance with front‑office data.
- Relevant certifications: SAFe/Agile leadership, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), ITIL, or finance systems (SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Anaplan).
- Education: Bachelor’s/ master’s in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Salary Range: $ 245,000.00 - $ 305,000.00
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