Sr Mgr, Finance Operations
About the role
The Finance Operations role owns the preparation, certification, and publication of enterprise Accounting data. This individual will have deep knowledge of the methodology, rulesets, and associated processes to compile and deliver Accounting data. The role ensures this data is reliable and high quality by embedding data quality and validation checkpoints throughout the process.
TIAA, a market‑leading retirement company with over 100 years of experience, is committed to delivering secure retirements and fostering a culture of impact through values such as Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. The organization provides a collaborative in‑office environment where associates grow through meaningful learning and development pathways.
Anticipated posting end date: 2026-10-06
Responsibilities
- Manage periodic execution of various data integration processes across dozens of systems ensuring data is properly validated and integrity is confirmed after integration
- Continuously update accounting data rules, mappings, and integration designs
- Identify and design solutions for gaps in data availability, integrity, and quality to enable reporting with accounting data
- Improve and further automate accounting data automation
- Work with IT and operational team on the integration of source system data and its processing
- Meet stringent processing and reporting windows often requiring manual intervention, editing and cleansing of data
Requirements
- Experience in OFSAA and/or EPCMCS systems
- Experience managing data integration processes across multiple systems, including data validation and integrity checks
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining data mapping rules and integration designs, particularly for accounting or financial data
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify data gaps and design effective solutions
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with IT and operations teams while meeting strict processing and reporting deadlines, including manual data cleansing when required
Qualifications
- Education: University (Degree) Preferred
- Experience: 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
- Career Level: 8IC
Skills
- Familiarity with accounting principles and financial data structures
- Experience with ETL tools and data pipeline technologies (e.g., Informatica, SSIS, Talend)
- Knowledge of SQL for data querying, validation, and troubleshooting
- Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python) to support data automation efforts
- Related Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Automation, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Consultative Communication, Data Entry/Validation, Detail‑Oriented, Interest Rate Risk, Vendor / Partner Management
Benefits
The organization is committed to making financial