Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Justworks•New York, NY

2d•$82,000 - $99,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst sits at the intersection of Accounting, Data, Engineering, Finance, and Product, supporting and shaping Justworks’ financial systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Systems, this role serves as a technical and operational bridge across teams, building scalable, automated, and audit-ready financial platforms. The analyst is a key contact for system implementations, project management, and resolving complex system issues. The role is responsible for financial data integrity and governance, as well as initiatives that streamline processes. It also contributes subject matter expertise to the strategic direction and development of financial system processes and workflows, with a focus on automation and technology-enabled improvements. Success in the role requires strong process-design and controls experience, a record of improving operational efficiency, and careful attention to data accuracy and discrepancy resolution. The position is based in the New York City office and is designated hybrid in the job hashtags.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive experience as a Financial Systems Analyst or in a similar role, focused on financial systems administration, issue troubleshooting, and process automation.
At least 3 years of dedicated NetSuite administration experience.
Proficiency in SQL and Jira.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong understanding of business and systems process management, including change management, requirements gathering, process mapping, improvement, and implementation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications and design efficient system solutions.
Firm understanding of the software development life cycle, systems analysis, and design.
Aptitude for quickly learning new systems and subject matters.
Meticulous attention to detail, including identifying errors and implementing measures to prevent them.
Experience leading and managing financial systems projects, including implementations and upgrades.
Ability to remain flexible and pragmatic under pressure and thrive in a changing, complex environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pigment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversee and optimize finance-owned systems, user access, and data integrations.
Maintain the integrity of financial data across financial systems and ensure compliance with SOC and SOX guidance.
Manage support escalation queues and prioritize system stability; build scalable self-service workflows and automated error handling to reduce recurring support tickets.
Work with the Process Design team to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, including use of AI technologies.
Partner with Data, Engineering, Product, Finance, and Accounting teams to design, test, and deploy system enhancements and API-driven integrations.
Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures, data governance policies, and financial systems best practices.
Lead finance-related projects, including system implementations and upgrades, incorporating AI solutions where applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.