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Gallagher Re · 4 months ago

Financial Systems Analyst Lead

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $184K/yr

6+ years exp

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services, seeking a Team Lead for their Financial Systems team. This role involves overseeing financial systems testing, integration, and support while mentoring team members and driving process improvements to achieve departmental goals.

ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the testing and conversion of accounting data from branch agency management systems to central divisional systems, including data analysis and reconciliation of converted data

Manage and coordinate all activities related to testing and implementation of agency management system upgrades and production maintenance

Provide leadership and guidance to the team in supporting agency management system accounting processes and resolving production issues

Prioritize and organize production support issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders

Collaborate with internal and external development teams to test, implement, and resolve production issues and new functionality

Develop and deliver training and communication to finance and accounting users on new Epic functionality and reports

Oversee the testing and maintenance of finance and accounting reports in agency management systems and ancillary reporting systems

Create, review, and maintain accounting system procedures and testing documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency

Maintain organization of all electronic files for the accounting center and ensure compliance with documentation standards

Lead and support various projects, audits, and initiatives as assigned by the Financial Systems Manager

Act as the primary point of contact for the Financial Systems team, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to team members

Foster a collaborative and cooperative team environment, encouraging cross-functional support to meet department deadlines and goals

Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring team members are empowered to take ownership of their responsibilities

Communicate processes, procedures, and updates to large group forums and stakeholders

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness

Contribute to a positive team culture by promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing

Review and implement written procedures for assigned processes within the department

Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and expertise

Act as a subject matter expert and resource for team members and stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

Qualification

Accounting systems experienceExcel proficiencyLeadership experienceData analysisProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam-orientedCustomer-focused mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance or Informations Systems)

Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience with accounting systems and processes

Expert level proficiency in Excel

Strong accounting trade/accounting process knowledge as well as application support or relevant production, technical support and problem/incident management experience