Senior Manager, Financial Systems
HUB International
Chicago, Illinois
Contract
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ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 700 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Financial Systems serves as a key member of the Financial Systems team and is responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and ongoing evolution of HUB's financial technology applications. This role partners closely with Finance, TechOps, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure financial platforms are stable, controlled, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.
The position will initially have primary responsibility for the BlackLine application and related close and reconciliation processes while also supporting broader Financial Systems initiatives, governance activities, and platform optimization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Application Ownership & Administration
Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for BlackLine.
Manage application configuration, security, user access, and system maintenance activities.
Coordinate application upgrades, testing, and release activities.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
Support & Operations
Provide functional support for BlackLine and related financial systems processes.
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external vendors.
Develop and maintain support documentation, procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, controls, and user experience.
Lead enhancement initiatives and support implementation of new functionality.
Partner with Finance leadership to align system capabilities with evolving business needs.
Governance & Controls
Support SOX, audit, and compliance requirements related to financial systems.
Assist with user access reviews, segregation of duties assessments, and system governance activities.
Maintain appropriate documentation of configurations, processes, and controls.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a liaison between Finance, TechOps, and third-party vendors.
Manage vendor relationships and support engagements.
Collaborate across Finance and TechOps to prioritize enhancements and resolve issues.
Strategic Initiatives
Participate in Financial Systems roadmap development and execution.
Support platform assessments, standardization efforts, and future modernization initiatives.
Contribute to broader Financial Systems operating model and governance framework development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
7+ years of experience supporting financial systems, ERP, EPM, close management, or related applications.
Strong experience administering and supporting BlackLine.
Understanding of accounting and financial close processes.
Experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, and IT organizations.
Experience managing vendors and third-party support providers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Fusion, HFM, Workiva, or other financial applications.
Experience supporting public company, SOX, or IPO-readiness environments.
Experience leading system enhancements, implementations, or optimization initiatives.
Experience working in complex, multi-business-unit organizations.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: VP, Financial Systems
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.
Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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