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Enterprise Architect, Finance & Legal Systems

Okta Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

1mo ago Closed

$236k - $325k/yr Full time Accounting Architecture Artificial Intelligence

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 11, 2026).

Job Description

In this hybrid role in Chicago, Okta is seeking an Enterprise Architect for Finance & Legal Systems to define and deliver technology architecture strategy across Finance and Legal functions. The position focuses on modernizing enterprise systems, shaping solution and data architecture, and enabling AI-driven automation and predictive insights across core business processes.

Role scope

The architect will lead solution architecture and integration efforts spanning ERP, FP&A, Legal, and Sales Compensation systems. The work includes building an enterprise-aligned target state, establishing modernization roadmaps, and ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant technology foundations using identity-first security principles integrated with Okta and other IAM solutions.

Key responsibilities

Define the target-state architecture for Finance and Legal applications, aligned to enterprise strategy and growth objectives.
Lead end-to-end architectural design and implementation for Finance and Legal systems, focusing on integration, scalability, and performance.
Develop and maintain a multi-year modernization roadmap across ERP, FP&A, Legal, and Sales Compensation systems.
Design systems with identity-first security, integrating with Okta and other IAM solutions for authentication, authorization, and compliance.
Architect and implement AI/ML-driven capabilities for finance and legal processes, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, spend optimization, contract risk scoring, and intelligent reconciliation.
Partner with the Enterprise AI team to operationalize AI/ML Solution models within G&A functions to align with business outcomes.
Ensure seamless data flow across ERP (NetSuite/Oracle), Coupa, Scout, Anaplan, Conga, and Xactly using APIs and middleware (Boomi), including unified data models for analytics and AI consumption.
Identify opportunities to embed generative AI, NLP, and LLM capabilities into core Finance and Legal workflows such as financial reporting, close management, reconciliation, contract lifecycle management, and legal document automation.
Lead hands-on proof of concepts (POCs) and AI-driven automations to reduce manual effort.
Pilot, prototype, and demo new solutions and technologies, including AI and automation.
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, Data, Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams to translate business objectives into scalable, secure solutions.
Advise Finance, Legal, Compliance, Security, and Engineering leaders on technology roadmaps aligned with Okta business priorities.
Translate complex SaaS finance and legal requirements (including revenue recognition, contract risk management, and GDPR) into technical solutions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on Finance and Legal technology trends such as subscription/usage-based billing, AI contract analytics, and compliance automation.
Support and lead implementations and enhancements of ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa, Scout, Anaplan) and legal tools (Conga, DocuSign).
Establish governance frameworks for data privacy, SOX compliance, and access control across Finance and Legal systems.
Support rollouts of Data Governance by collaborating with Data Governance, business stakeholders, and data warehousing teams.

Technologies and systems

ERP: NetSuite, Oracle (ERP), SAP
Financial planning and procurement: Anaplan, Coupa, Scout
Legal and contract lifecycle: Conga, DocuSign, Aptus, Ironclad
Sales compensation: Xactly
AI/ML and LLMs: AI, ML, NLP, Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, generative AI, LLM
Integration and data platforms: APIs, middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft, Workato, Informatica)
Tax engines: Avalara, Vertex, OneSource
Cloud and data: AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery
Identity and security: SSO, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, Zero Trust, Okta

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
15+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time as an Architect or Principal across ERP systems (Oracle/NetSuite/SAP), FP&A systems (Anaplan), and/or CLM systems (Aptus/Conga/Ironclad).
Demonstrated enterprise architecture experience with multiple ERP full-cycle implementations (Oracle or NetSuite).
Deep understanding of Finance business process areas including Order to Cash, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Plan to Report (FP&A), Treasury, Credit Collection, Revenue Recognition, and Subscription Billing, plus Contract Life Cycle Management within Legal Ops.
Hands-on experience architecting functional and technical solutions within major business applications, including NetSuite (or Oracle), Aptus/Conga (or Ironclad), Anaplan, Coupa, Scout, and tax engines (Avalara, Vertex, OneSource) with knowledge of data models and APIs for integrations.
Experience architecting AI Agents using leading LLMs such as Gemini, OpenAI, or Claude.
Experience with software and vendor selection aligned to end-state architecture.
Proficiency with middleware such as MuleSoft, Workato, Boomi, or Informatica for connecting Finance, Legal, CRM, and data platforms.
Familiarity with code, configuration, and system performance standards/reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or GCP and knowledge of data lakes/warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) for SaaS revenue and compliance analytics.
Identity and security knowledge including SSO, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and Zero Trust, with hands-on integration experience in Okta or similar IAM platforms.
Occasional travel to office locations is expected for project and team collaboration meetings and organization offsites.
Passion for innovation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement aligned with Okta’s mission.

Additional qualifications

TOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture certification is a plus.
Excellent storytelling and communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Compensation and location

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)
Compensation: USD 236,000 - 324,500 per year

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