Overview of Position

The AVP, Financial Data Management and Governance plays a critical leadership role in Assurant’s multi-year financial systems transformation. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a global data governance framework that supports the integrity, consistency, and strategic use of financial data across the enterprise. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards, implement governance frameworks, manage master data assets, streamline financial processes, and assist users with data research that support financial reporting, planning, and compliance, as well as enable scalable, data-driven decision-making.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

Strategic Leadership – 30%

• Define and lead the global financial data governance strategy in alignment with Global Financial Systems and enterprise data strategy.

• Establish and maintain a dimensional data model that supports enterprise-wide financial reporting and analytics.

• Define and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures for financial data.

• Establish data stewardship roles and responsibilities across finance and business units.

• Champion the adoption of standardized, automated processes to reduce risk and improve data quality.

• Support ERP and financial system implementations with robust master data strategies.

• Serve as a change agent, promoting data stewardship and governance best practices across Finance.

Operational Execution – 40%

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data governance tools and workflows.

• Own the lifecycle of finance-related master data (e.g., chart of accounts, cost centers, legal entities, product etc.)

• Lead the mapping and migration of financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP platform.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Monitor data quality metrics, lead remediation efforts for financial data inconsistencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and maintain MDM systems and workflows

• Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization initiatives.

• Drive automation and scalability of master data processes using modern tools and technologies

Team Leadership – 20%

• Lead and mentor a matrixed team responsible for data governance operations across Finance.

• Provide strategic direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – 10%

• Partner with Accounting/Finance, IT, Risk, and Compliance leaders to align data governance with enterprise priorities.

• Provide training, communication, and support to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.

• Represent Finance in cross-functional governance forums and ERP program leadership meetings.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data-related risks and opportunities.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or ERP implementation roles.

• Proven experience leading data governance or master data management initiatives.

• Strong accounting background with solid understanding of Accounting and Finance processes.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and Master Data Management platforms.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with data privacy, controls and compliance regulations.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• CPA, CFA, MBA, or relevant certification (e.g., CDMP, PMP).

• Experience with cloud-based financial systems and data governance platforms.

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Pay Range:

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