NorthMark Strategies · 1 day ago
SVP Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
20+ years expNorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm focused on building enduring businesses through innovation and technology. They are seeking an SVP of Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture to establish and own the enterprise data strategy and architecture across multiple functions, ensuring a trusted flow of financial and operational data.
AdviceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Matt Stella
Responsibilities
Define and own the enterprise data strategy for NMS Finance and adjacent functions
Design and govern the enterprise data model across all core systems (Workday, D365, OneStream, Power BI, Kyriba, Coupa, Concur, etc.)
Establish the canonical data model and unify disconnected structures into a cohesive enterprise architecture
Lead redesign of the chart of accounts, entity hierarchy, cost centers, and financial dimensions
Own metadata standards, lineage models, mapping logic, and end-to-end data design
Oversee architectural standards for integrations, master data, data quality, and reporting
Provide directional leadership to contracted Middleware/Integrations engineers, ensuring they follow enterprise design and control expectations
Ensure flows, such as Workday → D365 → OneStream → Power BI, operate reliably and consistently with clear ownership
Define mapping rules, transformation logic, validation controls, and integration patterns
Directly lead the Head of Data Governance, who manages data quality, controls, and master data standards across the enterprise
Ensure that governance, policies, naming conventions (data ontology), and master data structures are aligned to the enterprise architecture vision
Oversee governance councils, data quality programs, and issue resolution processes
Maintain accountability for the dotted-line relationship with data stewards, such as Vendor Data Management, ensuring alignment to master data standards and governance processes
Provide architectural leadership to contracted BI/Power BI resources, ensuring semantic models, KPIs, and reporting structures follow enterprise architecture principles
Ensure the BI ecosystem (models, datasets, KPIs, and lineage) aligns to OneStream and D365 structures
Standardize reporting logic and eliminate fragmentation from spreadsheets or shadow analytics
Own enterprise-wide data quality rules, validation standards, monitoring frameworks, and issue management escalation
Drive resolution of root causes for recurring data breaks and systemic quality issues
Lead remediation of legacy design flaws, structural gaps, and technical debt in core systems
Partner deeply with ERP, HRIS, FP&A, Accounting, AP, Procurement, Treasury and Operations leaders to ensure system structures support accurate, reliable downstream reporting and analytics
Lead enterprise architecture forums and design sessions to ensure alignment across all data-producing and data-consuming teams
Serve as the executive point of escalation for architecture, data flow, and data integrity issues
Drive simplification of data flows, reduction of manual reconciliations, and consolidation of redundant structures
Adopt modern automation and AI tools to improve data integrity, reduce manual work, and accelerate insight generation
Create scalable standards to support future-state self-service analytics
Directly manage the Head of Data Governance and ensure governance maturity across the organization
Provide architectural oversight—not day-to-day management—to contractor BI and Middleware/Integrations resources
Build and mentor a streamlined internal team augmented by external specialists as needed
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience leading data architecture, enterprise architecture, or data engineering in complex, multi-system financial environments
Demonstrated success shaping and executing enterprise data strategy across Finance, ERP, HRIS, and operational systems
Deep expertise with ERP, HR, master data, integrations, metadata, and reporting ecosystems (ideally including D365, Workday, Coupa, Concur, OneStream, Kryiba and Power BI)
Strong financial literacy and understanding of Accounting, FP&A, and operational data flows
Experience establishing data governance frameworks and overseeing governance leaders
Proven ability to repair broken architectures and eliminate technical debt
Strong SQL, modeling, and data design expertise; able to engage at both strategic and hands-on levels
Familiarity with AI/automation and how to apply emerging tools pragmatically
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with demonstrated success aligning executives and functional leaders
Company
NorthMark Strategies
NorthMark Strategies is a multi-strategy investment firm managing diverse portfolios and offering advisory services across sectors.
51-200 employees
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