Finance Systems Lead

Assurant, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and finance company seeks a Finance Systems Lead to oversee automation and optimization of finance systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance and systems implementations. Responsibilities include leading complex initiatives, collaborating with multiple departments, and ensuring compliance with best practices in finance. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to drive transformation within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades, or automation projects.
• Deep understanding of ERP/EPM platforms and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert for systems strategy and design.
• Lead large-scale system initiatives including upgrades and integrations.
• Perform analysis to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Finance systems expertise

Automation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

The Finance Systems Lead is a senior-level role responsible for the strategy, operational finance, design, optimization, and delivery of Finance systems solutions that enable transformation across Warehouse, Operations, Accounting and Finance functions.

This position serves as a subject-matter expert on Warehouse/Finance systems, driving automation, reducing manual work, and ensuring alignment within the organization’s transformation goals. The role leads complex initiatives, partners with senior stakeholders, and provides expert-level guidance to developers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert for Warehouse/Operations/Finance systems strategy, roadmap, and solution design.
• Lead large-scale system initiatives including implementations, upgrades, integrations, and automation projects.
• Analyze Finance and Accounting processes to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications and effective technical solutions. Implement new programs in Warehouse inventory system.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, and developer/project teams to deliver system enhancements that meet business priorities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring data integrity and effective controls.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans for system changes and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in finance or accounting; manufacturing environment a plus; experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale systems implementations, upgrades, or automation projects.
• Understanding of inventory control.
• Deep expertise in ERP/EPM platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite) and Finance processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with SQL, data visualization, and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of Finance and Accounting principles and best practices.