Enterprise Data Architect

• Produce and maintain enterprise data modeling artifacts including ERDs attribute-level source-of-truth mappings grain definitions and relationship documentation to enable consistent implementation across teams
• Own and evolve the firm's canonical (enterprise) data model by defining conformed entities (e.g. Account Worker Project/Engagement Client) and ensuring consistent interpretation across Practice Growth and Functional domains
• Architect and govern the Silver layer canonical model within a Databricks lakehouse / Microsoft Fabric environment conforming data from Workday Dynamics 365 and other sources into matched/merged/mastered enterprise entities
• Design and maintain Gold layer dimensional models (facts dimensions measures hierarchies and grain) across core subject areas such as revenue workforce pipeline billing and financial performance to support analytics and self-service consumption
• Perform architectural design reviews and approvals for new or modified data models introduced by any team validating adherence to enterprise standards cross-domain compatibility and downstream usability (semantic models Power BI APIs)
• Translate business requirements into implementable architecture specifications by partnering with CDAO and Product Managers to convert needs into model blueprints gold-layer design requirements and development-ready documentation for engineering teams
• Maintain architecture decision records (ADRs) and reference patterns to document architectural choices provide rationale and accelerate consistent repeatable delivery of governed data products
• Partner with Data Governance and Security stakeholders to align canonical definitions data quality rules lineage capture data classification access control architecture and masking patterns-ensuring data is audit-ready and trusted
• Define platform integration and data contract expectations by specifying ingestion and interoperability patterns for upstream systems (Workday Dynamics 365/Dataverse) and downstream consumers (Fabric semantic models Power BI operational interfaces) including SLAs for data freshness quality and availability

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Business Finance or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data architecture data engineering or enterprise data modeling roles with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or lead architect capacity.
• Hands-on background in Kimball-style dimensional modeling medallion architecture patterns and semantic layer design at enterprise scale.
• Proven experience in professional services financial services or similarly complex industries where production utilization WIP and engagement-based financial models are core business concepts.
• Experience establishing architectural governance practices including design reviews architecture decision records and standards documentation.

• Master's Degree in technical or business discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Experience with Workday as a source system (HCM PSA and/or Financials modules) is a significant advantage.
• CDMP - Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA International).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Databricks Certified Data Engineer.
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate.

What We Do

Wipfli is a leading national advisory and accounting firm with nearly 100 years of serving ambitious middle-market organizations. We understand our clients' unique challenges and help them succeed on their terms through assurance tax advisory outsourcing and technology services. With 3000+ associates and global alliances we combine national capabilities with local relationships."Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law regulations and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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