Sr. IT Financial Reporting Business Analyst

National Indemnity Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan with 100% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Educational Reimbursement program

Job summary

National Indemnity Company in Omaha, Nebraska is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for eliciting and analyzing business requirements related to financial reporting and reconciliation processes.

You will translate accounting needs into functional specifications and partner with finance teams to ensure data integrity and compliance. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related professional experience as a Business Analyst.
• Experience with financial close and reconciliation processes.
• Direct experience working within an insurance carrier environment.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements.
• Translate accounting and finance requirements into user stories.
• Collaborate with finance teams to evaluate data quality issues.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Business systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data manipulation tools

Job description

Company: NICO National Indemnity Company

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? Our company, as a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

What You\'ll Do

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements related to:
  • Financial close and reconciliation processes
  • Statutory and GAAP financial reporting
  • Intercompany, reinsurance, and allocation workflows
  • Finance controls, audit support, and data lineage
• Translate accounting and finance requirements into:
  • User stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Functional specifications for reports, interfaces, and data solutions
  • Test cases and UAT scenarios supporting control validation and business outcomes
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to:
  • Evaluate upstream and downstream system impacts
  • Identify data quality issues, process gaps, and control risks
  • Support production investigations related to financial results and reporting
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and data professionals to ensure solutions meet standards for:
  • Financial accuracy
  • Data completeness
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Auditability and controls

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of related professional experience
• Experience with data analysis and business systems
• Proficiency with SQL, Microsoft Office, and data manipulation tools
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and procedures
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Finance or Accounting organizations
• Direct experience working within an insurance carrier environment (P\&C, Life, Health, or Specialty insurance)
• Experience supporting:
  • Statutory (STAT) and/or GAAP reporting
  • Financial close and reconciliation processes
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Reinsurance accounting operations
• Proven ability to translate accounting and financial reporting requirements into technical solutions and IT deliverables
• Experience partnering with Controllers, Financial Reporting teams, Accounting Policy groups, Auditors, and other Finance leaders

What Makes You Successful

• Thinks analytically and solves complex business problems
• Learns quickly and adapts to changing priorities
• Works independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Balances multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effectively researches alternatives and makes thoughtful recommendations
• Strongly organizes, prioritizes, and executes work to meet deadlines
• Can train and support others on processes and best practices

Benefits

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Competitive time off policies including parental leave
• Employee Assistance program and additional wellness offerings