Business Analyst

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL:

HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 18,000 employees in 500+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees.  Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization.  We offer:

• Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
  • Health Savings Account funding
  • 401k matching program
  • Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
  • Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us!
• Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
• The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
• Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
• A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
• Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing a variety of operational accounting tasks and business analytics in the operations department. Must be able to accurately compute, report and verify numerical data in a professional and knowledgeable manner; ensuring adherence to company policies and general accounting principles. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and report comparative periodic budget to actual variance analysis for specified branches and/or region.
• Perform producer payable audits, resolve errors, prepare and distribute monthly reports to specified payees.

• Prepare and analyze periodic and adhoc business management reports per management specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Perform recommended business management systems audits.

• Monitor premium finance agreement submission process to ensure timely funding. 

• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.
• Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions.
• Assists Accounting Department personnel as needed.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Other related duties as required or assigned, which depending on the organizational structure of a regional Finance Department, may have some limited team lead responsibilities as it relates to accounting principles, procedures and reconciliation problems.

The essential duties contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Work Experience Requirements

• Detail oriented with above average analytical skills.

• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

• At least 3 – 5 years in accounting or financial analysis roles.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, including percentages, fractions, decimals, and simple mathematical formulae.
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently.
• Understanding of agency operations, agency management