Financial Systems Manager

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The Financial Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the Financial Systems team and managing all aspects of divisional financial systems testing, integration, support, and reporting. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensure operational excellence, and drive process improvements to support the organization’s financial systems. The Financial Systems Manager will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

As the Financial Systems Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the testing and conversion of accounting data from branch agency management systems to central divisional systems, ensuring data accuracy and reconciliation.
• Manage the planning, testing, and implementation of agency management system upgrades, production maintenance, and new functionality.
• Lead the resolution of production issues, ensuring timely and effective support for agency management system accounting processes and users.
• Establish and maintain prioritization frameworks for production support issues, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external development teams to implement and optimize system functionality, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Develop and execute training programs and communication strategies for finance and accounting users on new system functionality and reporting tools.
• Oversee the development, testing, and maintenance of finance and accounting reports in agency management systems and ancillary reporting systems.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation for accounting system procedures, testing protocols, and system processes.
• Ensure the organization and compliance of all electronic files and documentation for the accounting center.
• Lead and manage various projects, audits, and initiatives to support organizational objectives.

• Direct and manage the Financial Systems team, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance evaluations to team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Act as a key liaison between the Financial Systems team, Accounting Center, and Divisional Finance and Operations teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve team efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
• Communicate processes, procedures, and updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of financial systems and team operations.

• Contribute to the development of departmental goals and strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Review and implement written procedures for all processes within the department.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on complex issues and escalations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for financial systems, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance)
• Minimum of 8 years general accounting experience and/or minimum 6 years of insurance brokerage accounting experience required.
• Strong…