Architect, Financial Systems
Please note this is for San Francisco, CA, United States. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect for Financial Systems to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our financial technology stack. This key role will cover the full spectrum of financial systems, including ERP Fusion Cloud, EPM Cloud, integrations, analytics, and emerging crypto-related products. You will work closely with the Finance, IT, Treasury, Data Engineering and Accounting teams, as well as systems implementers and software providers to ensure our finance systems are scalable, secure, and optimized for our rapidly evolving business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Architectural Strategy and Design:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive architectural strategy for the financial systems, encompassing ERP Fusion Cloud, EPM Cloud, integrations, analytics, and crypto-related technologies.
- Design robust, scalable financial processes that meet the company’s current needs and future growth.
- Lead the architecture and design of integrations between finance systems, ensuring seamless data flow and automation across platforms.
System Implementation and Optimization:
- Serve as the technical lead for the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud and other key financial systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements, utilizing best practices to optimize our finance and accounting systems.
- Oversee system upgrades, ensuring new features and updates are effectively integrated into the existing environment.
Integration and Data Management:
- Serve as the technical lead for the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud and other key financial systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements, utilizing best practices to optimize our finance and accounting systems.
- Oversee system upgrades, ensuring new features and updates are effectively integrated into the existing environment.
Analytics and Reporting:
- Architect and implement data analytics and reporting solutions, providing insights that support strategic financial decision-making.
- Work closely with the finance and accounting teams to define reporting requirements and develop dashboards, KPIs, and other analytics tools.
- Crypto-Related Product Integration:
- Lead the integration of crypto-related products into the financial systems architecture, ensuring alignment with current financial workflows and compliance standards. Collaborate with the crypto product teams to understand emerging technologies and assess their impact on financial systems.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Finance Systems Director, and other cross-functional teams(Audit, IT, Accounting, Data Engineering, Crypto Platform team, Banks) to ensure alignment on system architecture and project priorities.
- Guide, mentor, and build a high-performing finance systems team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Compliance and Security:
- Ensure all financial systems are compliant with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect financial data.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Proven experience in financial systems architecture and implementation, with a strong background in Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, Oracle Fusion EPM Cloud, Oracle Integrations Cloud, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Billing Platform, Treasury Management Systems, FX Loader, Vertex, Oanda, Navan and Zip.
- Proven experience designing and implementing complex financial system integrations using middleware platforms (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud, Dell Boomi, Mulesoft).
- In-depth understanding of core finance processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Fusion Accounting Hub, Risk Management Cloud(AFC and AAC), Security and Controls, Revenue Recognition.
- Strong experience with data governance, analytics, and financial reporting solutions.
- Knowledge of crypto technologies and how they intersect with traditional financial systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent architecturals skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Req ID: 24345