Imagine shaping the future of financial insights for a company that's been a leader in retirement solutions for over half a century.

At AmeriLife, we're not just processing numbers; we're building the intelligence that powers critical decisions for agents, marketers, and carrier partners alike. We're on the hunt for a visionary Senior Manager, Finance Data Platform, someone who can lead our finance data ecosystem into its next era. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to truly innovate from anywhere in the world, driving impact for a rapidly evolving industry.

Overview

AmeriLife is actively seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Finance Data Platform. This pivotal role involves spearheading the engineering, delivery, operations, and ongoing modernization of our entire enterprise finance data ecosystem. You will report directly to the Vice President of Enterprise Data & AI Platforms and hold comprehensive responsibility for the Finance Data Platform (FDM). Your scope will also include a wide array of broader data capabilities supporting critical financial functions. These include Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Commissions, Banking, General Ledger, comprehensive financial reporting, attribution, reconciliation, and all associated financial processes. This is truly a hands-on technology leadership position, demanding a robust blend of enterprise data platform experience, deep financial data domain knowledge, profound engineering depth, and proven people leadership skills. You will guide and empower a dedicated team of engineers and finance data professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision, engineering design, development, and operational excellence of the enterprise Finance Data Platform and related data products.
Oversee the entire data lifecycle for financial data, from ingestion and transformation to storage, analysis, and reporting.
Modernize existing data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge data technologies to enhance scalability, performance, and reliability.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, security, and governance of all financial data assets.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and other business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver impactful solutions.
Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of data engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Drive process improvements and automation across the finance data landscape to optimize efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Manage project roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and communicate progress effectively to senior leadership and cross functional partners.
Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering, cloud platforms, and financial analytics.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data platform development, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
Demonstrated expertise in building and managing enterprise scale data platforms, preferably within a finance or highly regulated environment.
Profound understanding of financial data domains, including General Ledger, FP&A, Commissions, Banking, and financial reporting.
Strong hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated data services.
Expertise in SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages for data manipulation and automation.
Extensive experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) and ETL/ELT methodologies.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering growth and high performance.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative field.

What You'll Gain

The chance to make a significant, company wide impact by shaping the financial data backbone of a thriving organization.
An exciting opportunity to innovate with modern data technologies and influence strategic decisions.
A supportive, collaborative, and fully remote work environment that values work life balance and flexibility.
Access to professional development resources and career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding industry.
The satisfaction of providing crucial support to agents, marketers, and carrier partners, helping them succeed in a dynamic market.
Work from anywhere in the world, contributing your expertise to a global team.