Senior Corporate Systems Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Systems Architect to lead our technology initiatives and manage our back-office systems. This role requires a deep technical understanding of ERP/GL, HRIS, and Franchise Relationship Management (FRM) systems, as well as expertise in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor management and a bonus would be knowledge in finance, supply chain, and HR.

Accountabilities/Duties:
o Enterprise Architecture & Systems Strategy
o Design and oversee the architecture of corporate systems, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
o Lead the development and execution of the enterprise systems roadmap aligning with business objectives.
o Implement and maintain IT General Controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
o System Integrations & Cloud Infrastructure
o Architect and implement seamless integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other corporate systems.
o Optimize and support cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
o Evaluate and implement API-driven and middleware solutions to enhance data flow and automation.
o Vendor & Stakeholder Management
o Manage relationships with ERP, HRIS, and Franchise Management software vendors, ensuring service-level compliance and alignment with business needs.
o Partner with Finance, HR, and Supply Chain teams to ensure technology supports operational goals.
o Work with Technology leadership to drive cost-effective technology investments and contract negotiations
o Technical Leadership & Governance
o Define and enforce enterprise technology standards and best practices.
o Conduct system reviews, security assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
o Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure that technology systems support their processes effectively.
 

Core Values/Leadership Competencies:
o Servant’s Heart
o Developer of people
o Vision casting
o Leads by example
o Spirit of a Champion
o Exhibits extreme ownership – 100/0! Mentality – 100% responsibility and zero excuses!
o Excellence driven, desires feedback and improvement
o Exhibits sound judgment
o Genuine Connections
o Intensely collaborative
o Professional with the ability to influence at all levels
o Communicates often and openly

Skills and Abilities:
• Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of ERP, HRIS, and FRM systems. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration platforms and tools.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts. Proven ability to drive architectural principles through third party integrators.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of finance, supply chain, and HR processes and systems. Light Project Management skills a plus.

Education/Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology management, with a focus on back-office systems such as ERP, HRIS, and FRM. Proven experience in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls

Why Nothing Bundt Cakes?
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, employee life insurance, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), and cake and Bundtwear allowances. Every team member working at the Support Center is eligible for an annual bonus potential. We provide a casual and collaborative work environment with a focus on increasing your wellbeing through company events, celebrations, and regular volunteer opportunities.

About Nothing Bundt Cakes:
Dallas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes was founded in Las Vegas in 1997 by Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz and has grown to more than 500 franchised and corporate bakeries in 40 U.S. states and Canada.

Each Nothing Bundt Cakes location is a working bakery, handcrafting Bundt Cakes with the finest ingredients, including real eggs, butter, and cream cheese. Our bakeries offer premium, high-quality bundt cakes in a variety of flavors and sizes such as bite-sized Bundtinis®, miniature Bundtlets and 8- and 10- inch cakes. Nothing Bundt Cakes also offers handcrafted cake decorations themed around holidays and celebrations throughout the year. They can be customized for any occasion, big or small, including birthdays, showers, weddings and graduations. To top it all off, bakeries offer a wide selection of retail items, including party supplies, décor and gifts, making Nothing Bundt Cakes the perfect one-stop shop for every celebration.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is committed to building a team of bakery owners and employees who embody the joy-filled brand, resulting in industry accolades including Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List, Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame for “Top Franchises” and, for six years running, Franchise Times’ “Fast and Serious.” The Nothing Bundt Cakes network of bakeries are 90% franchisee owned.

About Ownership – Roark:
Roark is an Atlanta-based private equity firm with $23 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on consumer and business service companies, with a specialization in multi-location and franchised business models in the restaurant, specialty retail, consumer and business services, and health, wellness and beauty sectors.

Since inception, affiliates of Roark have acquired 90 franchise/multi-location brands which generate approximately $54 billion in system revenues from 63,000 locations located in 50 states and 89 countries. For more information on Roark, please visit www.roarkcapital.com to learn more.