Financial Systems Analyst II
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
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Job Summary
UFG is hiring for a Financial Systems Analyst II to be responsible for administering configuring and optimizing Finance-owned 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 in system configuration issue resolution and process enablement.
This position partners closely with Accounting FP&A Actuarial Reinsurance and IT teams to ensure Finance systems are stable compliant and aligned with evolving business needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Systems Administration
- Serve as a primary support resource for Finance applications (General Ledger Workiva FP&A tools treasury reinsurance systems etc.)
- 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
Job Specifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems or related field
Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience in financial systems ERP administration or accounting operations
- Insurance or financial services experience preferred
- Strong understanding of financial close and reporting processes
- Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g. 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 with focus on system reliability and efficiency
Working Conditions:
- General Office Environment
- Travel Requirements: Infrequent travel only as needed
Pay Transparency Statement:
UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $72281 - $99702 which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education certifications skills internal equity geography and market data.
In addition to base salary UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Annual incentive compensation
- Medical dental vision & life insurance
- Accident critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Generous time-off program
- Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Founded in 1946, UFG Insurance is a financially strong and nationally recognized, multi-billion-dollar insurance company.