Financial Systems Analyst

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations & holidays

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on administering Bottomline Payables and related financial systems, aligning configurations with finance, operations, and IT to support efficient workflows.

The candidate will manage system integrations, upgrades, testing, and end-user training, while ensuring internal controls and audit readiness. A bachelor’s degree and 1–4 years in financial systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.
• 1-4 years of experience in business analysis within a financial systems environment.
• Experience with Bottomline or other accounts payable systems.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and functional SME for Bottomline Payables and related financial systems.
• Configure and maintain system components including user roles and permissions, workflow rules, and approval hierarchies.
• Manage system performance, data integrity, and ongoing system health.
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, Audit, and leadership to design and optimize end-to-end procure-to-pay workflows.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations that improve invoice processing and PO compliance.
• Identify and remediate gaps in processes, reporting, and control structures.
• Manage and support third-party integrations between Bottomline and other financial systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure data flow accuracy.
• Support system upgrade planning, testing, and post-deployment validation.
• Lead evaluation, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and upgrades.
• Develop and execute test plans and scripts, UAT, and release documentation.
• Provide tier-2 system support and develop training materials for end users.
• Develop and maintain system-based reports and data outputs for Finance and Operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems

Tools

Bottomline Payables

MRI

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of – Financial Systems Analyst in Chicago, Illinois.

The Financial Systems Analyst serves as the functional owner and subject matter expert (SME) for the company’s procure-to-pay and accounts payable systems, with primary responsibility for administering and optimizing the Bottomline Payables platform and its integrations. This role bridges Finance, Operations, Accounting, and IT to ensure systems are configured to support efficient, compliant, and scalable financial processes. This position is a hands-on systems role responsible for system configuration, workflow design, user enablement, system upgrade testing, and issue resolution, with additional responsibility for supporting related financial systems (e.g., MRI).

Key Responsibilities

Systems Administration & Ownership

• Serve as the primary administrator and functional SME for Bottomline Payables and related financial systems.
• Configure and maintain system components including:
• User roles and permissions
• Workflow rules and approval hierarchies
• Entity, account, and organizational structure data
• Manage system performance, data integrity, and ongoing system health.

Workflow & Process Optimization

• Partner with Accounting, Operations, Audit, and leadership to design and optimize end-to-end procure-to-pay workflows.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations that improve:
• Invoice processing efficiency
• Purchase order compliance
• Internal controls and audit readiness
• Identify and remediate gaps in processes, reporting, and control structures.

Systems Integration & Technical Coordination

• Manage and support third-party integrations between Bottomline and other financial systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure data flow accuracy.
• Support system upgrade planning, testing, and post-deployment validation across integrated platforms.

Enhancements, Testing & Releases

• Lead evaluation, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and upgrades.
• Develop and execute:
• Test plans and scripts
• User acceptance testing (UAT)
• Release validation and documentation
• Ensure updates are properly communicated and adopted by end users.

User Support & Training

• Provide tier-2 system support and act as an escalation point for complex issues.
• Respond to user inquiries and resolve system-related problems in a timely and service-oriented manner.
• Develop and deliver training materials, best practices, and documentation to enable effective system use.

Reporting & Controls

• Develop and maintain system-based reports and data outputs to support Finance and Operations.
• Ensure systems are aligned with internal control requirements and audit standards.
• Support policy enforcement through system configuration and workflow design.

Documentation & Governance

• Create and maintain system documentation including:
• Process maps
• SOPs and checklists
• Maintain knowledge of system capabilities and updates through vendor training and release notes.

Qualifications

Required

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems
• 1-4 years of experience in:
• Business analysis within a financial systems environment
• Systems administration or business analysis experience
• Experience with Bottomline or other accounts payable systems
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes and internal controls
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Configure workflows and system rules
• Troubleshoot system issues
• Translate business needs into system solutions

Preferred

• Experience with MRI or other real estate financial systems
• Experience managing system integrations or working with APIs/data feeds
• Familiarity with system testing and release management processes

Success Profile

A successful candidate will:

• Take ownership of the system as a functional administrator, not just a support resource
• Proactively identify improvements and drive efficiency through system design
• Be comfortable operating at the intersection of Finance + Systems + Process
• Serve as a trusted partner to Finance and Operations leadership

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our website at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 in annual salary