Finance Systems Lead

Overview of Position

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Lead!

This job has primary responsibility for the management and leadership role in establishing the process and procedures to ensure efficient and effective controls for functional responsibilities specific to reconciliations systems and support. The position is accountable and responsible for the management of the Blackline tool, configuration, maturation of the tool, reporting, and governance. The manager will be accountable for supporting all implementations and conversions into Blackline to support various functions and processes. This includes initiating and supporting all Blackline testing on new functionality and releases. Will serve as the primary project owner on all reconciliation-related projects impacting Blackline and be the source of all audit requests on Blackline. Reporting to the AVP, Finance Transformation, this role has responsibility and accountability for managing the day-to-day activities, deliverables, and associated cross-functional and strategic initiatives for the administration team. This role will establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams as well as external stakeholders. Strong focus on establishing processes and procedures to ensure quality and effective controls are in place for areas of functional responsibilities.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Lead and Develop Teams: Manage and mentor a virtual offshore accounting team, including coaching of people managers and staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Reconciliation Oversight: Provide expert guidance on reconciliation requirements and ensure compliance with standards across all relevant areas within the Blackline application.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with business, finance, and operational stakeholders to align on goals and ensure effective communication.

• IT Partnership: Collaborate with IT teams to analyze and support system functionality, integrations, and projects impacting Blackline, with regular reviews (at least quarterly).

• System Administration: Oversee monthly setup, configuration, and performance of Blackline, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality reconciliation processes.

• Process Integration Awareness: Maintain a deep understanding of upstream and downstream processes affecting data flow into Blackline to ensure system integrity.

• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop, monitor, and enhance key financial metrics and management reports to support strategic decision-making.

• Project Management: Lead and support initiatives such as system integrations, acquisitions, and continuous process improvements related to Blackline.

• Operational Oversight: Manage administrative workflows, including assignment distribution and mailbox monitoring, ensuring SLA compliance and monthly reporting.

• Documentation & SOPs: Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for administrative tasks and project execution.

• Governance & Compliance: Establish governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system security; maintain and update SOX control documentation.

• Audit Readiness & Best Practices: Ensure audit preparedness and stay current with Blackline trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibility for the work of others

• This individual will have 2 direct reports

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• BA or BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA strongly preferred

• Minimum of 8 years of related general accounting experience, insurance preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience

• Strong Blackline administration experience, including automating reconciliation utilizing Blackline functionality

• Demonstrated working with Oracle ERP or other ERP tools

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel, word, and power point

• Proficiency in analytical skills: gather & analyze data, identify trends and differences,

• Communicate the impact or story appropriately, and ensure relevant resolution for all activities

• Leading and/or supporting transformational initiatives

• Strong collaboration, delegation, and partnering skills

• Knowledge of US GAAP, STAT, internal controls, financial reporting and data analysis and trending preferred

• Understanding of progressive accounting practices and procedures

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits)

• Working in an enterprise center of excellence environment a plus

• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and perform in a fast-paced environment

• Adhere to strict timelines for recurring deliverables such as quarter-end close activities which may require extended working hours during those periods

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Microsoft BI Reporting / Cubes a plus

• Public accounting and/or Audit experience a plus

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

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