Manager, Financial Systems & Data

UFG Insurance•,

7h•$123,865 - $163,368•Onsite

About The Position

UFG is currently hiring a Manager, Financial Systems & Data who will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, prioritization, and execution of Finance systems and data operations supporting Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, Reinsurance, and related Finance functions. This role ensures Finance-owned systems, reporting workflows, reconciliations, data processes, and controls operate reliably and effectively while supporting accounting close, regulatory reporting, management reporting, and modernization initiatives. The Manager serves as the primary operational liaison between Corporate Finance, Information Technology, Data Services, and business stakeholders. The position provides leadership and oversight for Financial Systems and Financial Data analysts, establishes structured intake and prioritization processes, manages operational execution across multiple work streams, and supports the department's transition from a generalist operating model toward dedicated Systems, Data, and Reporting capabilities. This position enables the Director of Financial Systems & Data to focus on long-term strategy, enterprise alignment, governance initiatives, modernization efforts, and organizational growth by ensuring daily operations run smoothly and predictably.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration or related field
8+ years of experience in financial systems, financial data operations, accounting operations, reporting, finance technology, or related disciplines
Insurance or financial services experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of accounting close, financial reporting, and Finance operational processes
Experience working with financial systems, reporting platforms, data warehouses, and data marts
Familiarity with ERP, General Ledger, budgeting, reporting, treasury, or reinsurance applications
Understanding of system administration, integrations, testing, change management, and production support practices
Understanding of reconciliations between operational systems and the General Ledger
Familiarity with SOX, access controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Process-oriented mindset focused on reliability, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

3+ years of people leadership, project leadership, or operational leadership experience preferred
Experience supporting financial close, regulatory reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements preferred
Working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, BI platforms, or data validation techniques preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day administration, support, and operational effectiveness of Finance-owned applications including General Ledger, reporting, planning, treasury, reinsurance, and related Finance platforms
Ensure system configurations, workflows, security access, and controls support business requirements and regulatory obligations
Coordinate issue resolution, production support activities, and escalation management with IT and application vendors
Maintain operational runbooks, configuration documentation, and process inventories
Monitor system performance, recurring support issues, and operational risks
Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly finance data processes supporting accounting close and reporting activities
Ensure data integrity across operational systems, data warehouses, reporting environments, and the General Ledger
Coordinate reconciliation processes and resolution of data discrepancies and exceptions
Support delivery of financial reporting datasets, recurring extracts, and analytical data needs
Partner with Finance stakeholders to ensure data availability, consistency, and reliability for decision-making
Coordinate Finance participation in system upgrades, releases, enhancements, defect remediation, and modernization initiatives
Ensure appropriate testing, validation, and user acceptance processes are completed for Finance-impacting changes
Manage intake, prioritization, and execution of system, data, reporting, and process improvement requests
Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and increase automation
Support implementation and stabilization of new technologies, integrations, and reporting capabilities
Establish and maintain structured intake, prioritization, and workload management processes across Systems, Data, and Reporting activities
Balance resources across production support, recurring operational requirements, audit requests, project work, and enhancement initiatives
Maintain visibility into work status, risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints
Develop operational metrics and reporting to support resource planning and prioritization decisions
Ensure clear ownership exists for systems, reports, data elements, reconciliations, and controls
Ensure Finance systems and data processes support SOX, GAAP, statutory reporting, and insurance regulatory requirements
Oversee documentation and evidence collection supporting audits and internal control activities
Ensure appropriate role-based security, access controls, change controls, and segregation of duties are maintained
Support audit requests, remediation activities, and regulatory inquiries
Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning for Finance systems and critical data processes
Partner with Corporate Data Governance and Data Services teams to support established governance standards and policies
Lead, coach, and develop Financial Systems and Financial Data team members
Establish performance expectations, development plans, and operational accountability
Provide workload direction, prioritization guidance, and performance feedback
Serve as the day-to-day operational liaison between Corporate Finance, Technology, Data Services, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders
Build strong partnerships with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reinsurance, Financial Reporting, and other Finance functions
Foster a culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer service