Financial Accounting & Reporting Integration Analyst

Zurich North America is hiring an Financial Accounting & Reporting Integration Analyst to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in the following locations: Schaumburg, IL.

 

Purpose:

 

Supports the Financial Accounting and Reporting team on operational integration projects including developing integration plans, defining requirements, assist in designing the recommended solution within various financial systems including SAP, and implementing the solution including addressing associated change management for key stakeholders and business partners. The ideal candidate will work closely with all areas of Finance, the BU supporting the integrations and/or change management initiatives and our Finance IT partners.

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

• Assists in small to medium complexity projects, which are often cross-functional (Finance, Business units, Operations, and IT) and highly visible. Applies knowledge of financial accounting and reporting processes to practice when working to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Takes an initiative-taking, comprehensive approach to business practices and processes; provides methodologies, tools, and measurements to sponsors and team members to support initiatives.
• Supports the development of high level and detailed project plans for projects and initiatives working and collaborating with cross-functional areas to ensure timelines, resources and deliverables established and executed upon; addresses issues and escalates
• Ensures appropriate change management practices are effectively utilized throughout the lifecycle to improve execution and delivery of results.
• Partners across the business to identify, develop, and implement change management strategies; acts as a leader, influencer, and change agent in the implementation of initiatives that support the strategic and operational priorities.
• Understand the scope of projects, reviewing output and undertaking impact analysis to ensure that the impact of the changes is fully understood, consistent, and that the benefits are measurable and achievable.
• Serve as a liaison between team members and external stakeholders to maintain momentum of delivery.
• Deploy risk management techniques to ensure risks identified, evaluated, reported and that there are suitable plans in place to manage them.
• Manage the resolution of issues through the project team members and liaison with affected business areas. Define and gain agreement on the acceptance criteria which must be met before change can be implemented.
• Engage, influence, manage expectations and provide regular reporting to relevant stakeholders throughout the duration of delivery
• Undertake close down activities to ensure completion of all necessary tasks along with the relevant sign offs.
• Business Travel, as required
• Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
• Maintain a Valid Driver's License, as required
• Regular Predictable Attendance

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 10 or more years of experience in the Accounting and Finance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in the Accounting and Finance area
  AND
• Experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Project Management and Financial Business systems / integrations

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• CPA
• CPCU
• MBA
• Insurance industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
• Public accounting experience
• Project management experience
• General ledger or general accounting/operational experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience
• 10 or more years of systems related experience related to one or more of the following areas: General ledger, financial reporting systems