Principal ERP Architect

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. **The Role** ------------ The Finance Core / Integration Architect is responsible for the overall integrity, consistency, and governance of the enterprise financial architecture across S/4HANA. This role serves as the primary architectural authority spanning Revenue (BRIM/FI\-CA), Supply Chain \& Spend (P2P, AP, Project Systems), and corporate financial processes, ensuring all financial transactions, integrations, reporting structures, and controls align to corporate accounting standards and General Ledger requirements. As a cross\-functional leader, this role provides architectural direction, establishes enterprise standards, arbitrates competing business priorities, and ensures solutions are scalable, supportable, and financially compliant. This position is critical to maintaining a single source of truth for financial data across the ERP landscape. **Location** ------------ This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States. **The Main Responsibilities** ----------------------------- **Enterprise Financial Architecture** * Own the end\-to\-end financial architecture across all major financial domains, including: + Accounts Receivable (BRIM/FI\-CA) + Accounts Payable + Procure\-to\-Pay + Project Systems/EPPM + General Ledger * Ensure consistency between operational processes and financial outcomes. * Define and maintain architectural standards for financial transaction processing and accounting integration. **Financial Integration \& Data Governance** * Establish and govern integration patterns between SAP and connected enterprise applications. * Ensure consistent financial data definitions, business rules, and master data standards across platforms. * Define reconciliation and exception\-handling standards for all financial interfaces. * Review and approve cross\-functional integration designs impacting financial reporting or accounting processes. **Financial Controls \& Compliance** * Ensure system designs support SOX, audit, regulatory, and financial control requirements. * Partner with Security, Finance, and Audit teams to maintain appropriate segregation of duties and traceability. * Validate that financial controls are emb