Finance Manager

Overview of Position

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the management of the capitalized projects for IT. Responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day activities, deliverables, and associated initiatives for the IT Finance capitalization/amortization functions. This role supervises a Sr. Financial Analyst who prepares the monthly capitalization entries. They will prepare all memos required for new capitalized projects. This role works with Internal Audit on all recurring reviews/controls as well as any ad hoc requests. They will partner with our IT contacts on updates to projects, questions about capitalization and any forecasting/planning adjustments that need to be made. Challenging ad hoc requests are common and business partnering opportunities are plentiful. The Finance Manager will cultivate a continuous improvement culture, promote ongoing learning, and exhibit a high level of engagement in a fast-paced shared services environment. In addition, they will contribute to the Shared Service strategy and execution by applying knowledge and experience and helping develop others by cross-training.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? 

• Identify, explain, and provide insights into trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities by using data-driven approaches.

• Prepare multi-year forecasts for depreciation and amortization

• Connect project spend and projected depreciation to business trends, working with BU CFO teams to understand long term investment decisions

• Assist with management reporting packages and presentations on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc basis.

• Perform analytical assignments of a complex nature.

• Partner with the IT, business finance and enterprise finance teams

• Work and manage independently with other IT Finance team members

• High level of efficiency and accuracy

• Tracking of issues reported and accountability for those issues through resolution

• Continuous improvement mentality and partnering for transformational activities related to improving the quality and accuracy of capitalization activities

• Provide support for audits and ensure SOX compliance with assigned responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and policies and understanding of those requirements

• Develop a strong understanding and familiarity with critical systems used by the department

• Partner with Finance leadership to provide financial analysis and insights to advance leadership discussion and decision making

• Ability to take a consultative approach with stakeholders and influence decision-making

• Adhere to strict timelines for recurring deliverables such as month-end close activities

Number of Direct Reports: This person will manage 1 Senior Financial Analyst

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related finance or accounting experience, IT Finance preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience

• Ability to manipulate and analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, using an advanced level of Excel, PowerPoint, Power Query and Power BI

• Knowledge of finance, accounting (including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting and variance analysis

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal teams, at multiple levels and settings in a fast-paced environment

• Critical and innovative thinking

• Committed to continuous learning and a continuous improvement culture as the business needs change.

• Advanced problem-solving skills and analytical techniques 

• Experience identifying, evaluating and resolving financial, accounting and data quality discrepancies

• Willingness to go above and beyond to do the best possible job

• Able to process complex time-sensitive data and information from multiple sources, make decisions based on this data, and effectively communicate the related actions to a broad audience

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits)

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Strong technical aptitude

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Applies advanced problem-solving skills and analytical skills

• Ability to tell a story with data, and present it in a relevant, fact based, easy to understand method

• Understanding of reporting systems

• The ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team to complete multiple task.

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts

• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and translate high-level information into details

• Flexibility and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

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Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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