Manager, Financial Systems – Data

UFG Insurance

. Provide day-to-day leadership, prioritization, and execution of Finance systems and data operations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $123,865 - $163,368 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial systems management, data operations, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure data integrity across financial reporting and accounting processes.

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Financial Systems ManagementData Operations LeadershipRegulatory Compliance (SOX, GAAP)SQL and Reporting Tools ProficiencyPeople Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData Validation TechniquesSystem AdministrationChange ManagementOperational Risk MonitoringReconciliation ProcessesData Warehouse ManagementFinancial Close SupportAudit Requirements KnowledgeProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP ApplicationsGeneral Ledger SystemsBI PlatformsReporting PlatformsData Marts

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingInsuranceFinancial ServicesData Governance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership, prioritization, and execution of Finance systems and data operations
Oversee administration, support, configurations, workflows, security access, controls, issue resolution, production support, and escalation management for Finance-owned applications
Maintain operational runbooks, configuration documentation, and process inventories
Monitor system performance, recurring support issues, and operational risks
Oversee finance data processes supporting accounting close and reporting activities
Ensure data integrity across operational systems, data warehouses, reporting environments, and the General Ledger
Coordinate reconciliations and resolve data discrepancies and exceptions
Support delivery of financial reporting datasets, recurring extracts, and analytical data needs
Coordinate Finance participation in system upgrades, releases, enhancements, defect remediation, and modernization initiatives
Ensure testing, validation, and user acceptance processes 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
Establish workload management across Systems, Data, and Reporting activities
Balance resources across production support, recurring operations, audit requests, projects, and enhancements
Develop operational metrics and reporting for resource planning and prioritization
Ensure ownership for systems, reports, data elements, reconciliations, and controls
Ensure Finance systems and data processes support SOX, GAAP, statutory reporting, and insurance regulatory requirements
Oversee audit documentation and evidence collection; support audits, remediation, regulatory inquiries, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning
Partner with Corporate Data Governance and Data Services teams
Lead, coach, and develop Financial Systems and Financial Data team members
Establish performance expectations, development plans, workload direction, prioritization guidance, and performance feedback
Serve as the day-to-day operational liaison among Corporate Finance, Technology, Data Services, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders
Build partnerships with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reinsurance, and Financial Reporting functions
Foster accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer service

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security
Infrequent travel, only as needed