Business Analyst - Finance Technology

Job Description:

Ryan Companies is hiring for a Business Analyst, Finance Technology in our Minneapolis, MN office. We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support and enhance our financial applications, including real estate management systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, system analysis, and real estate workflows, with the ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

This position involves maintaining system documentation and cataloging data flows to financial applications used for month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.  It encompasses attaining functional knowledge across various platforms to assume the role of SME.  Developing and leading end-user training is also a core responsibility of this role. This is a hybrid, on-site role that serves as the liaison between the accounting department, business operations, and Ryan Technology.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Analyze and optimize financial systems, including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements related to real estate management (e.g., lease administration, property accounting, asset tracking)

• Evaluate current processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and automation

• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations in collaboration with Ryan Technology

• Document functional specifications and work closely with technical teams to ensure accurate system configurations

• Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, user guides, and training materials

• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and real estate standards

• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise related to core and secondary financial technology applications. Key financial technology applications include but are not limited to: JD Edwards (ERP and Payroll Processing), ePBCS and PBCS (Corporate and Construction Forecasting and Reporting), Bottomline-Nexus (Accounts Payable Processing), Blackline (Accounting Process Automation and Control) Insight (ERP Financial and Operation Reporting).

• Create and maintain procedures specific to financial technology application and processes as assigned.

• Fulfill administrative responsibilities specific to various financial technology applications as assigned.

• Collaborate with accounting team leaders and leads to document business requirements related to initiatives, projects, and tasks as assigned.

• Provide orientation and on-going training pertaining to processes related to financial technology applications.

• Partner with the Ryan IT application development team members on requirements gathering and testing as it related to implementation of enhancements and on-going business as usual maintenance.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst working with financial systems (e.g., ERP, PBCS, SaaS platforms) and deep understanding of requirements gathering and documentation processes (functional and non-functional)

• Hands-on experience with real estate management systems (e.g., MRI PMX X.5, Yardi Software); Experience with MRI PMX X.5 to X.7 migration a plus

• Expertise in developing infrastructure and data process flow diagrams (e.g., Visio, Miro)

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in finance, accounting, and/or technological area of study is required.

• You must have strong analytical problem solving, strategic, and innovative thinking skills with the ability to comprehend, interpret, influence, and communication ideas in both technical and business language with key stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies

You will really stand out if you:

• A background in financial reporting and financial operations within a mid-sized to large organization.

• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus

• Familiarity with GAAP, lease accounting standards, and financial reporting best practices

• Have experience in supporting highly visible technology initiatives maintaining adherence to timelines, communication and successful roll-out.

• Are able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Have project management experien