Senior Manager, Financial Systems
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT US
At HUB International we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals families and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn grow and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker providing a boundaryless array of business insurance employee benefits risk services personal insurance retirement and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20000 employees in 700 offices throughout North America HUB has grown substantially in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager Financial Systems serves as a key member of the Financial Systems team and is responsible for the administration support optimization and ongoing evolution of HUBs financial technology applications. This role partners closely with Finance TechOps vendors and business stakeholders to ensure financial platforms are stable controlled scalable and aligned with business priorities.
The position will initially have primary responsibility for the BlackLine application and related close and reconciliation processes while also supporting broader Financial Systems initiatives governance activities and platform optimization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Application Ownership & Administration
Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for BlackLine.
Manage application configuration security user access and system maintenance activities.
Coordinate application upgrades testing and release activities.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
Support & Operations
Provide functional support for BlackLine and related financial systems processes.
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external vendors.
Develop and maintain support documentation procedures and knowledge transfer materials.
Support monthly quarterly and annual close activities.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency automation controls and user experience.
Lead enhancement initiatives and support implementation of new functionality.
Partner with Finance leadership to align system capabilities with evolving business needs.
Governance & Controls
Support SOX audit and compliance requirements related to financial systems.
Assist with user access reviews segregation of duties assessments and system governance activities.
Maintain appropriate documentation of configurations processes and controls.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a liaison between Finance TechOps and third-party vendors.
Manage vendor relationships and support engagements.
Collaborate across Finance and TechOps to prioritize enhancements and resolve issues.
Strategic Initiatives
Participate in Financial Systems roadmap development and execution.
Support platform assessments standardization efforts and future modernization initiatives.
Contribute to broader Financial Systems operating model and governance framework development.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems or related field.
7 years of experience supporting financial systems ERP EPM close management or related applications.
Strong experience administering and supporting BlackLine.
Understanding of accounting and financial close processes.
Experience partnering with Finance Accounting and IT organizations.
Experience managing vendors and third-party support providers.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Fusion HFM Workiva or other financial applications.
Experience supporting public company SOX or IPO-readiness environments.
Experience leading system enhancements implementations or optimization initiatives.
Experience working in complex multi-business-unit organizations.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: VP Financial Systems
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation collaboration and transformation Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization When you joinHUB International you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship teamwork integrity accountability and service.
The expected salary range for this position is $125000 to $145000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidates skills experience and working location as well as the specific positions business line scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance FSA HSA and 401(k) accounts paid-time-off benefits such as vacation sick personal floating holidays and company addition eligible annual bonuses equity and commissions may be available for some positions.
Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: Bachelors degree (4-year degree)HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or veterans status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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Senior Manager
About Company
HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides employee benefits, business, and personal insurance products and services.
