Staff Business Systems Engineer - Core Financials & Tax

About the role

This position focuses on designing and maintaining the financial systems architecture that supports our rapid growth. You will bridge the gap between complex accounting requirements and technical implementation to ensure our tax and financial reporting processes remain accurate and scalable. In this role, you will own the end-to-end technical strategy for our core financial systems, aligning them with evolving regulatory landscapes. You will act as a technical liaison between our finance teams and engineering organization to drive system improvements. Your work will directly impact the reliability of our financial data and the efficiency of our close processes. You will be responsible for ensuring that our financial infrastructure can scale without compromising on accuracy or compliance. This is a critical role for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems at the intersection of finance and technology.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and deploy financial systems to support global tax compliance and core accounting functions.
• Manage the integration of financial data across internal platforms to ensure data integrity and automated reporting.
• Partner with accounting and finance stakeholders to translate business needs into functional technical specifications.
• Oversee the lifecycle of financial applications, including configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and resolve discrepancies in financial data flows.
• Design and implement technical solutions for tax calculation, reporting, and compliance automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and execute system enhancements.
• Lead the assessment of new financial technologies and tools to support strategic business initiatives.
• Optimize existing financial workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and minimize risk.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial systems architecture within the organization.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices are followed.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for scalability and reliability improvements.
• Support the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for financial systems.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure team-wide understanding of financial system processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a business systems or financial engineering capacity.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance workflows and core financial reporting standards.
• Ability to manage complex integrations between ERP systems and ancillary business tools.
• Experience working within high-growth environments where system scalability is a priority.
• Proficiency in documenting technical processes and training end-users on system updates.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience with financial close processes and the role of technology in supporting them.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of system management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying potential issues and implementing preventative measures.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles and their application in financial systems.
• Willingness to collaborate effectively within a distributed, cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging financial technologies.

Skills & tools

• ERP systems administration and configuration.
• Financial data modeling and reporting tools.
• API integration and middleware management.
• Tax engine implementation and compliance automation.
• Database management and query writing.
• Scripting and automation frameworks.
• Cloud platform administration and infrastructure as code.
• Financial analysis and modeling software.
• Project management and agile methodologies.
• Data visualization and dashboard creation tools.
• Version control and configuration management practices.
• Risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Regulatory reporting and compliance tools.
• Business intelligence and analytics platforms.

Practical notes

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your application through the company careers portal. Ensure your resume highlights specific experience with financial system migrations or tax automation projects.