Financial Reporting Systems Administrator (Hybrid)

Company: Securian Financial
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 30, 2025

Job Description:

This Financial Reporting Systems Administrator position is responsible for the integrity of core financial reporting system activities from which financial statements are produced for all companies under Minnesota Mutual Companies (MMC) ownership. The duties associated with the function have broad reaching impacts across multiple areas of the organization and include, but are not limited to, financial reporting system accountability, and coordination of source system testing impacting accounting results.

As of December 31, 2024: Responsible for the accuracy of approximately 2,200 core financial reporting system accounts across 45+ business units in the MMC reporting structure.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as business owner of Financial Reporting systems and interfaces used to produce and maintain financial records. This will include coordinating with the Financial Product Ecosystem (FPE) product owners, Enterprise Technology (ET) Support teams, financial accounting managers and includes providing associate training as needed pertaining to the use of the systems and related tools needed to produce and maintain financial records. Coordinate and approve financial reporting system access requests.
• Collaborate with ET to ensure daily/monthly/quarterly ledger processing schedules are maintained and communicated, that related output is generated, and changes are communicated to programming teams and end users. Includes on-call support when needed working with business and technology areas to resolve problems.
• Coordinate core financial reporting system testing efforts relative to maintenance of master data and code block values in response to new product offerings, system changes, system upgrades and other organizational initiatives prior to moving into the production environment following established guidelines, to ensure proper financial statement treatment and data integrity.
• Coordinate with FPE product owners to ensure business and product requirements are consistent, define requirements for roadmap and backlog items. Participate in cross-functional product development teams to prioritize and deliver new product features and enhancements to existing technology, including software developers, UI/UX Designers, R&D, product owners, content operations, finance, marketing, customer service, and testing.
• Partner with Internal Audit to ensure functional controls around the financial reporting systems are designed, documented, and operating effectively to mitigate risks to the financial statements.
• Supervise the Controller Department Accounting Memorandum (CDAM) process and its transition to new technology platform - includes education of users regarding procedures for master data and code block requests and CDAM preparation. Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting and core financial reporting systems.
  • Ability to present information and self in a professional manner with varying levels of associates and management to provide comprehensive training and conduct effective meetings.
  • Effective organization and planning skills to manage the high volume of testing projects impacting the interfaces and enhancements to the core financial reporting system.
  • Proven analytical abilities to work with business and technical areas to ensure appropriate information is sent to the core financial reporting system.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred.
  • Solid technical skills to manage input, output and data within the core financial reporting systems and various databases and SharePoint sites.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges and projects. *Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Financial Reporting Consultant*
    
    Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires being within a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid #PIQ
    
    The estimated base pay range for this job is:
    
    $69,500.00 - $129,000.00
    
    Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
    
    Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
    
    Paid time off:
    • We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
      
    • Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
      
    • Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
      Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
      
      Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
      
      Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
      
      Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
      • Mental Wellness and Disability
        
      • Pride at Securian Financial
        
      • Securian Young Professionals Network
        
      • Securian Multicultural Network
        
      • Securian Women and Allies Network
        
      • Servicemember Associate Resource Group
        
        For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
        
        This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
        
        Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
        
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