Business process analyst Jobs in Orlando, FL

Overview of Position

Assurant is embarking on a multi-year, multi-phase financial systems and process transformation program while supporting its Accounting Systems and Operations capabilities. The Accounting International Senior Finance Systems Analyst will be a key role across a variety of global finance, business and corporate projects / initiatives.

The individual in this role will use their prior accounting skills, knowledge and prior experiences to work with the global accounting teams to implement key accounting functions / processes in a new ERP platform and associated financial systems architecture as part of a multi-phased transformation program. This individual will also help identify, make recommendations, and support efforts to migrate current accounting processes to the leading practices facilitated by having a modern ERP system.

Initially, the individual in this role will be providing functional and financial process support to the implementation of the new platform and best practice processes. In the future, this role will then assume responsibility for providing the ongoing support of and implementing enhancements to the international accounting functions, with a focus on continuously identifying, recommending, and executing on opportunities to better streamline and gain efficiencies in the Finance function through leveraging the investment we have made in a new systems platform.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

Strategic :

Participate in and effectively collaborate with team in efforts within Finance and Accounting to design and implement best practice automated accounting processes in a leading cloud ERP solution

Help to identify, recommend, and execute on opportunities to streamline, enhance, and align key processes while improving financial controls

Leverage prior Accounting and Finance experiences and expertise to identify, propose, and implement automated solutions and reduce reliance on manual processes, with a focus on prioritizing the remediation of those processes that currently have the most risk and / or inefficiency

Help support efforts to educate business process owners on solution optimization, simplification and standardization capabilities within the new platform through the reference of prior experiences and other relevant use cases

Tactical :

Work closely and collaborate with key Finance and Accounting stakeholders, team members, IT, and third-party consulting resources across various locations to test, implement, and support a global financial systems platform, with responsibility for supporting specific components of the international accounting workstream of the overall program

Work with stakeholder areas to understand functional requirements for each area and then work with team to implement functional and process solutions in the new tool, while ensuring those requirements are properly understood and communicated to overall program team

Work with the team to determine how to best implement functional requirements in financial systems architecture

Work with team to develop creative solutions to effectively meet complex business requirements using delivered optimum functionality

Ensure program deliverables are completed in accordance with established timelines

Support communication and training activities associated with areas of responsibility

Escalate issues and open items to workstream lead, as appropriate

Effectively collaborate with other team members, key resources, and stakeholders

What are the requirements needed for this position?

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent area of study

A minimum of 7 years prior accounting / auditing / actuarial experience

CPA or MBA preferred

Prior experience in working with and / or implementing automated accounting entry mapping and generation processes in a complex, global organization

Strong data management and analysis skills

Working knowledge of core insurance financial reporting concepts such as earnings, DAC, IBNR, etc.

Experience with and understanding of the flow of information from various policy / business admin systems to the general ledger

Knowledge of general ledger and accounting principles

Strong understanding of multiple bases of accounting (e.g., U.S. statutory, local regulatory, tax, IFRS) and the use of a multi-book ledger environment

Understanding of U.S. GAAP Financial Reporting Processes

Strong business and financial acumen

Strong knowledge of working in various currencies across multiple legal entities

Experience in designing and implementing Finance and Accounting process and workflows

Experience in supporting technology initiatives from a Finance and Accounting perspective

Experience in leveraging technology to improve finance processes and supporting technology initiatives from a finance perspective

Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change

Strong planning and organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Experience in handling and effectively prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and establish relationships

Experience in working in a team environment and establishing collaborative relationships with different stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio

Previous experience on finance transformation projects a plus

Travel - 20%

What other skills / experience would be helpful to have?

Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials and / or Workday Financials

Prior experience with a cloud financial systems platform a plus

Pay Range

86,000.00 - $143,700.00

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.

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