• Finance Data Governance Lead - US Based Remote

    Anywhere Real Estate (Houston, TX)


    Job Posting: Finance Data Governance Lead

    **Location:** Remote

    **Department:** Procurement / Finance

    **Reports To:** VP Procurement

    **Job Type:** Full-Time

    **Experience Level:** Mid-Senior Level

    About the Role

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic **Finance Data Master** to lead data governance and quality initiatives across our finance and procurement functions. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of supplier and financial data, driving operational efficiency and compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Procurement Governance

    + Establish, implement, enforce policies that ensure business units engage with approved vendors.

    + Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with vendor governance protocols.

    + Conduct periodic audits to identify and address non-compliant vendor usage.

    + Analyze procurement data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for vendor consolidation.

    Data Governance

    + Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks and policies.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data standards and definitions.

    + Monitor and report on compliance with data governance protocols.

    Supplier and Spend Data Integrity

    + Manage and maintain accurate supplier master data, including onboarding and updates.

    + Ensure consistency and reliability of supplier information across systems.

    + Implement controls to prevent duplication and data errors.

    Data Cleansing & Quality Assurance

    + Lead data cleansing initiatives to enhance data quality and usability.

    + Update and improve the data quality to increase automation, standardization and vendor consolidation

    + Identify and resolve data anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies.

    + Leverage automation tools to streamline data validation and cleansing.

    Rule Enforcement & Change Management

    + Define and enforce new data rules and standards to support evolving business needs

    + Train stakeholders on updated data policies and procedures.

    + Track and report compliance metrics related to data rule enforcement.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field.

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, finance operations, or procurement data management.

    + Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and data management tools.

    + Proficiency in Coupa or other cloud-based Business Spend Management platforms

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

    + Experience with automation and data tools that streamline validation and cleansing is a plus

    + Strong understanding of data architecture, databases, and storage solutions.

    + A demonstrated ability to identify and resolve data anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies.

    + Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve inconsistencies and duplication.

    Preferred Skills

    + Certification in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., DAMA, DCAM, CCPA).

    + Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.

    + Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting financial data (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA).

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a forward-thinking team driving data excellence.

    + Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.

    + Help shape the future of data governance in finance and procurement.

     

    Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/)   **(NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next.** Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

     

    **At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included.** What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. **We pursue talent** – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. **We value our people-first culture,** which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf) .

    We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

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