Financial Systems Analyst II

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst II to administer, configure, and optimize finance-related systems that support accounting, financial reporting, planning, and regulatory processes. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key resource for system configuration, issue resolution, and process enablement.

The position involves close collaboration with Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Actuarial, Reinsurance, and IT teams to ensure finance systems remain stable, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Financial Systems Administration

• Serve as a primary support resource for finance applications including General Ledger, Workiva, FP&A tools, treasury, and reinsurance systems
• Configure system rules, workflows, and role-based security to support business processes
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Maintain system configuration documentation and inventories

Change Management & System Enhancements

• Lead finance participation in system upgrades, patches, and enhancements
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance-impacting changes
• Evaluate and prioritize system enhancement requests
• Partner with IT to assess integration impacts across upstream and downstream systems

Finance Process Enablement

• Align system functionality with accounting close, FP&A cycles, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve system usage and reduce manual processes
• Support implementation and stabilization of new finance systems and integrations
• Recommend process improvements leveraging system capabilities

Governance & Controls

• Ensure finance systems support SOX, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain system-related control documentation and support audits
• Ensure appropriate access controls and segregation of duties are enforced
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for finance systems

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts
• Act as a liaison between finance and IT for system-related issues
• Communicate system changes, risks, and impacts to stakeholders
• Contribute to standardization of system processes and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in financial systems, ERP administration, or accounting operations
• Experience in insurance or financial services preferred
• Strong understanding of financial close and reporting processes
• Experience with ERP or financial systems such as FIS IAS, SAP, Oracle, Workiva, Workday, etc.
• Familiarity with system configuration, integrations, and change management practices
• Understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Process-oriented mindset focused on system reliability and efficiency

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Infrequent travel as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $72,281 - $99,702, determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography, and market data
• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Programs supporting employee well-being and financial security

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