Senior Financial Systems Specialist

Provide hands-on systems support to the Corporate Finance group. Serve as the liaison between functional users and IT technical staff. Test, maintain, and monitor financial related programs and systems, including collaborating on upgrades/installation of applications and systems. Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs. Develop, document and revise system processes, and procedures manuals, including test plans. Manage and coordinate the monthly and quarterly closing processes as they relate to systems and reporting for 40 plus entities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Information Technology is required or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or Technology Management is a plus.
• 7+ years experience in accounting systems is required.
• PMP is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in accounting close management, general accounting, and technical accounting
• Demonstrated ability to establish and lead close processes.
• Effective collaboration and partnership capabilities
• Proven experience with assessing close and reporting risks.
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Tactical ability to quickly prioritize issues and react well to change and shifting priorities.
• Strong application skills including Excel spreadsheets (writing macros a plus) databases and ERPs, PeopleSoft G/L and nVision experience a strong plus.
• Strong data management skills
• Experience with Accounting and Financial systems, particularly ledgers and sub-ledgers.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and SAP would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of reporting automation tools (Power BI) and business intelligence a plus
• Knowledge of Insurance or Financial Services preferred.

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.