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Financial Systems Analyst II

United Fire Group Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,281–$99,702 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Access Control, Accounting, Accounting Close, Actuarial Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Processes, Business Support, Change Management, Communication Skills, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Oracle, People Management, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Reinsurance, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Software Administration, Software Patches, Spatial Data, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Treasury, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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:

  • Bachelor's 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 $72,281 - $99,702, 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.

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