Embedded Data Lead, Construction Accounting

Job ID: 529139

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Job Summary

The Embedded Data Lead (EDL) owns the accuracy of object-level data across all current and future-state template systems by driving data quality, validation rigor, and confidence in data outputs within an assigned value stream. This role partners with Workstream Leads, the Business Readiness Data Lead, and Data Teams to assess data risks, validate data accuracy and completeness, and enable a smooth transition from Viewpoint and legacy systems to SAP.

The Embedded Data Lead engages key stakeholders, leads data validation activities, and helps ensure the data used for decision-making is accurate, complete, and trustworthy. This position will primarily focus on supporting the data needs leading into and during the migration from Viewpoint and legacy systems to SAP. Aid in process changes, system implementations, and transformational projects. EDL will need to have a strong understanding of CRH's landscape, data flows, and organizational structure.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy of data objects across all current and future-state template systems within your workstream
• Partner with future waves to support data cleansing and readiness activities
• Ensure data is accurate for all templates that the EDL workstream is embedded in.
• Lead data validation assessments and readiness activities for assigned workstream.
• Enable a smooth transition from legacy systems to SAP by validating data accuracy, completeness, and integrity throughout migration.
• Develop and manage data quality remediation plans to address validation gaps, including interdependencies.
• Partner with workstream leads to identify data risks, understand data impacts, and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage preparation of data stewards, super users, and validation leaders from the data network for the assigned value stream.
• Support development and execution of data validation scripts, test plans, and validation network activities.
• Collaborate with the Business Readiness Data Lead to ensure validation criteria align with business needs and data standards.
• Support data mapping, business transition, and go-live data readiness activities.
• Monitor data quality progress and provide recommendations to improve accuracy, completeness, and stakeholder confidence in data.
• Manage deadlines and priorities for benchmarking.
• Identify, manage, and collaborate on data defect issues within various SIT, Mock, and UAT schedules
• Participate in various working sessions and data alignment workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of CRH landscape, data flows, and org structure.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of data validation methodologies, data quality principles, and best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience conducting data validation assessments and data quality readiness evaluations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with data analysis and validation tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, or similar) preferred.

Compensation

• Base of $95,000 - $165,000 plus bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Work Environment

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required up to 25-50%.

Location

• This position can be remote and be located in various states within the US.
• Ad hoc and wave-based travel according to the demands of the deployment schedule, up to 50-75% of time as needed

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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