GEICO
Staff Engineer - Finance Data Specialist (Remote)
GEICO, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Staff Engineer - Finance Data Specialist (Hybrid). GEICO is seeking a Finance Data Specialist to support the build out of a Finance Data Warehouse/Lake by partnering with Finance and Technology teams to redesign how they use their technologies in managing GEICO's business. This role requires a strong functional and technical Finance Systems background to drive discussions with Business stakeholders to capture, transform, and utilize Finance data to meet business goals. The Staff Engineer, Finance Data Specialist will report to the Senior Manager of Finance Data & Analytics and will provide solutions to build out, maintain, and support a Finance Data repository to support FP&A processing and analytics, while supporting the broader Finance organization’s need for Finance data. The Finance Data Specialist will collaborate with Finance and Technology leaders to build out the company’s Finance Data Warehouse/Lake to provide a central repository for all financial transactions as a reconciled source of truth for processing and analytics. This role also supports technology solutions for FP&A Planning/Budgeting, financial reporting, and the governance of Finance data. Responsibilities
Leverage functional and technical systems expertise to drive solutions that meet current and future Finance needs Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle Support design sessions to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet business expectations Collaborate with FP&A, Controllers, Financial Reporting, Finance QA & Systems, Data Engineering and Finance Technology leaders to align goals Develop a vision and technology roadmap to build out a Finance Data Lake/Warehouse Understand finance data lake/mart concepts and data processing/transformation using ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, DBT) Design, develop, implement, and maintain data ingestion and transformation solutions Work with cloud data solutions (Delta Lake, Iceberg, Hudi, Snowflake, Redshift or equivalent) Develop roadmaps and implement Revenue and Expense analytics solutions Engage with customers and stakeholders, managing divergent expectations Support and maintain a strong control and governance framework for SOX and audits Participate in Finance and Technology discussions to align with long-term goals Translate business and functional specifications into technical requirements Share best practices and improve processes across teams Qualifications
15+ years of Finance Systems experience with ERP solutions (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP or PeopleSoft) 3+ years implementing and supporting FP&A applications (preferred) 3+ years working with Finance Data Lake/Warehouse/Mart and Financial Reporting tools Strong understanding of Dimensional Data Modeling Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT data processing and transformation tools (e.g., Informatica, DBT) Strong SQL skills for querying, debugging, and optimizing ETL jobs Experience with Financial systems via major vendors (PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, Workday, SAP) Finance domain expertise to translate processes into system solutions Understanding of FP&A Budgeting, Planning, and forecasting Experience implementing or supporting Revenue or Expense analytics using tools like Power BI or Tableau Understanding of accounting processes and reporting expectations to partner with Finance Ability to communicate with users across Technology and Finance Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent education or work experience Salary
Base pay range: $115,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final offer depends on factors including scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and location. Notes
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote individuals based on qualifications for the job. We provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. We are committed to an inclusive work environment with mutual respect and zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
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Staff Engineer - Finance Data Specialist (Hybrid). GEICO is seeking a Finance Data Specialist to support the build out of a Finance Data Warehouse/Lake by partnering with Finance and Technology teams to redesign how they use their technologies in managing GEICO's business. This role requires a strong functional and technical Finance Systems background to drive discussions with Business stakeholders to capture, transform, and utilize Finance data to meet business goals. The Staff Engineer, Finance Data Specialist will report to the Senior Manager of Finance Data & Analytics and will provide solutions to build out, maintain, and support a Finance Data repository to support FP&A processing and analytics, while supporting the broader Finance organization’s need for Finance data. The Finance Data Specialist will collaborate with Finance and Technology leaders to build out the company’s Finance Data Warehouse/Lake to provide a central repository for all financial transactions as a reconciled source of truth for processing and analytics. This role also supports technology solutions for FP&A Planning/Budgeting, financial reporting, and the governance of Finance data. Responsibilities
Leverage functional and technical systems expertise to drive solutions that meet current and future Finance needs Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle Support design sessions to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet business expectations Collaborate with FP&A, Controllers, Financial Reporting, Finance QA & Systems, Data Engineering and Finance Technology leaders to align goals Develop a vision and technology roadmap to build out a Finance Data Lake/Warehouse Understand finance data lake/mart concepts and data processing/transformation using ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, DBT) Design, develop, implement, and maintain data ingestion and transformation solutions Work with cloud data solutions (Delta Lake, Iceberg, Hudi, Snowflake, Redshift or equivalent) Develop roadmaps and implement Revenue and Expense analytics solutions Engage with customers and stakeholders, managing divergent expectations Support and maintain a strong control and governance framework for SOX and audits Participate in Finance and Technology discussions to align with long-term goals Translate business and functional specifications into technical requirements Share best practices and improve processes across teams Qualifications
15+ years of Finance Systems experience with ERP solutions (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP or PeopleSoft) 3+ years implementing and supporting FP&A applications (preferred) 3+ years working with Finance Data Lake/Warehouse/Mart and Financial Reporting tools Strong understanding of Dimensional Data Modeling Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT data processing and transformation tools (e.g., Informatica, DBT) Strong SQL skills for querying, debugging, and optimizing ETL jobs Experience with Financial systems via major vendors (PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, Workday, SAP) Finance domain expertise to translate processes into system solutions Understanding of FP&A Budgeting, Planning, and forecasting Experience implementing or supporting Revenue or Expense analytics using tools like Power BI or Tableau Understanding of accounting processes and reporting expectations to partner with Finance Ability to communicate with users across Technology and Finance Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent education or work experience Salary
Base pay range: $115,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final offer depends on factors including scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and location. Notes
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote individuals based on qualifications for the job. We provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. We are committed to an inclusive work environment with mutual respect and zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
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