Business Process Architect/Finance

About Convene Inc.

Convene, Inc. is a Tampa based, award-winning technology services organization with offices and resources throughout the US, Mexico, and India. We have successful, referenceable customers, competitive benefits, and high-growth opportunities.

Job Title: Business Process Architect Finance
Location: Remote
Department: Finance / Enterprise Process Excellence

Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Business Process Architect to lead the design, improvement, and optimization of finance-related processes across the organization. This role will serve as a key driver of operational excellence within the Finance department, helping to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enable data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in Finance, coupled with hands-on experience in business process modeling, continuous improvement methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. A Lean Six Sigma certification (or equivalent) is highly preferred, along with a proven ability to facilitate process improvement sessions that lead to measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Process Architecture: Design, document, and enhance finance-related business processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance standards.
• Facilitate Process Improvement Initiatives: Conduct collaborative workshops and discovery sessions with stakeholders to identify pain points, uncover root causes, and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Process Modeling & Documentation: Develop high-quality process maps, workflows, and supporting documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio, or similar).
• Performance & Compliance Monitoring: Partner with Finance leadership to define KPIs and controls that track the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of finance processes.
• Change Management: Act as a change champion, guiding stakeholders through process changes with clear communication, training, and support strategies.
• Technology Alignment: Collaborate with IT, ERP, and automation teams to ensure finance processes are well-supported by current and emerging technologies.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Finance organization through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master's or MBA a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in business process architecture, finance operations, or process improvement roles
• Strong working knowledge of core financial processes (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A)
• Proven experience facilitating cross-functional process improvement workshops
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and methodologies (BPMN, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and process automation tools is a plus