Principal Solution Architect – Finance Systems

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. The Principal Solution Architect – Finance Systems will be responsible for defining, leading, and delivering the finance and controlling system architecture and roadmap across the enterprise. This role serves as the strategic thought leader for all Finance, Controlling, and Costing systems , ensuring scalable, compliant, and efficient processes across SAP S/4HANA FICO , integrated procurement and manufacturing flows, and enterprise reporting systems. You will partner closely with Finance, Operations, and IT leadership to shape the financial systems strategy , drive modernization initiatives, and ensure integration of Finance into end-to-end business processes spanning supply chain, manufacturing, and corporate functions. Key Responsibilities 1. Architecture and Strategy Own the Finance Systems architecture vision and roadmap across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis. Design end-to-end processes for Record-to-Report (R2R), Plan-to-Produce (P2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) , and Order-to-Cash (O2C) — ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement systems. Evaluate and implement SAP S/4HANA standard capabilities, minimizing customizations while driving standardization and scalability . Align financial systems strategy with enterprise architecture, compliance, and business objectives. Establish design governance through the Finance Architecture Review Board , ensuring consistency and cross-functional alignment. 2. Solution Design and Delivery Lead the design, configuration, and integration of SAP FICO modules — FI, CO, PS, FSCM, BCS, and Group Reporting — with internal and external systems. Oversee process design for costing, intercompany, capitalization, variance analysis, and profitability reporting (COPA) . Architect integration between SAP and non-SAP platforms including Concur, Coupa, Workday, OpenText, VIM, Treasury Management Systems, and Snowflake/Palantir analytics . Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process automation, AI-based financial insights, and intelligent spend management. Develop and maintain Business Process Documentation (BPDs), configuration standards, and integration blueprints. 3. Governance, Compliance, and Control Ensure all Finance system designs and implementations adhere to GAAP, SOX, and ITGC compliance standards. Define and monitor control frameworks across master data, transactional flows, and intercompany operations. Partner with internal audit, FP&A, and external consultants to support quarterly and annual reviews. Drive consistent use of financial master data (cost centers, GL accounts, profit centers) through robust data governance. 4. Leadership and Collaboration Partner with senior Finance and IT leaders to define financial transformation goals and execution strategy. Lead cross-functional architecture design sessions spanning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Corporate Finance . Provide guidance to analysts, developers, and project teams, ensuring alignment to design principles. Work with external vendors and partners (SAP, Accenture, Deloitte, NS2) to deliver roadmap milestones and adopt best practices. Mentor and upskill internal teams on SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities and data-driven decision support. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; CPA, Chartered Accountant, or SAP Certification in FICO preferred. Master’s degree in Business or Information Systems preferred. Experience: 15 years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) , with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations. Deep understanding of core Finance processes — GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis. Experience with integration across MM, SD, PP, and PS , and exposure to SAP Group Reporting, SAC, or BTP-based analytics. Proven experience in designing compliant solutions in SOX/ITGC environments and managing audit evidence for SAP controls. Experience with AI/automation in Finance operations , including intelligent document processing and analytics. Hands-on expertise in configuration, design governance, and digital finance transformation. Skills: Strong financial acumen with deep system knowledge. Ability to translate finance requirements into scalable, automated technology solutions. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Experienced in Agile and hybrid delivery models with global teams. Key Deliverables A unified, scalable Finance Systems Roadmap integrated with enterprise operations. Simplified, standardized financial processes across all business units. Improved accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance. Enhanced visibility into costs, margins, and capital allocation. Why This Role Matters This role bridges finance strategy and technology enablement , ensuring that every business decision is backed by accurate, real-time, and reliable financial insights. As we scale into a production-ready organization, the Finance Architect will ensure our systems evolve to support cost control, compliance, and business growth. Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $219,000 - $273,700. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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