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Position: IT Solution Architect – Finance
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. based)
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Solution Architect – Finance with deep expertise in IBM Cognos and financial data systems. This role combines technical leadership and functional insight to design, develop, and maintain scalable reporting solutions—particularly with TM1 cubes. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in owning and enhancing the reporting architecture, leading cross-functional collaboration, and streamlining financial data governance and development processes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead hands-on development and enhancement of Cognos TM1 cubes, managing internal and vendor teams.
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Drive ownership and design authority for TM1, reducing reliance on external partners.
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Document end-to-end financial reporting processes to support data governance and controls.
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Implement hierarchies, logic, and security in reporting layers for consistency across platforms.
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Develop and manage a software development lifecycle for cube updates.
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Conduct requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design, and fit/gap analyses.
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Design and communicate architectural solutions, timelines, and project plans.
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Support enterprise architecture initiatives and guide cross-functional teams on hierarchy management.
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Balance long-term strategic planning with fast-paced project delivery.
Qualifications:
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5+ years of hands-on Cognos experience, including versions 8.5, 10+, and Planning Analytics (TM1).
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Strong skills in Cognos Framework Manager, Report Studio, and Cognos SDK.
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Advanced SQL and MDX development capabilities.
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Deep experience designing and managing TM1 cubes, including dimensional modeling, security, and hierarchy management.
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Familiarity with data integration and visualization using Excel and Cognos Planning Analytics.
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Experience in BI architecture design and secure report distribution.
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Proficient with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., MS SQL Server).
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Strong background in finance or accounting contexts.
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
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Equivalent experience considered; 3+ years of Cognos-specific experience required.
Other Requirements:
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
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Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.