Manager Corporate Finance - Center of Excellence (COE) at Guardian in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of a collaborative corporate finance center of excellence team?
Are you a problem solver who enjoys diving into data, is excited by challenges and possesses good interpersonal skills to effectively interface between various business and technical teams? Is a culture where "People Count," "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Manager Corporate Finance Center of Excellence.
You are:

• A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, able to transform conceptual thinking into executable insights who thrives in partnering across Finance.
• Interested in supporting the end-to-end processing of financial data and will work closely with business partners to transform their processes into effective, efficient, and scalable solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate functioning of the newly implemented Oracle Cloud financial systems and modules, through system processing and issue resolution.
• Able to manage system and master data change governance and participate in project portfolio management and implementation of continuous improvements.

You will:

• Support the Financial close in end-to-end financial transaction processing within our new suite of Financial systems.
• Support the Director of Corporate Finance Center of Excellence in governing over the new Oracle suite of Financial solutions.
• Provide systems analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and support of technical solutions within the Oracle ERP and EPM systems and other supporting business applications.
• Manage daily processing and functional support of financial systems from source to report.
• Ensure integrity and timeliness of financial data flows through performance of reconciliations, error handling and issue management.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement modifications of the Oracle Cloud financial systems.
• Serves as a key technical/functional intermediary between IT and all business functions dependent on financial systems.
• Manage system and data change governance, including maintenance of system and control documentation.
• Implement and conduct regression testing for system enhancements, upgrades, updates, patches, and fixes for optimal system performance, data integrity, and reliability.
• Support audits of systems and system processes with internal and external audit teams.
• Manage system improvement projects, including key performance metrics and benefits tracking.
• Maintain training documentation and conduct ongoing system, data and report training for finance system users.
• Support acquisitions integration, global expansion and modules as the needs arise.

You have:

• B/S in Finance, Accounting, MBA a plus.
• Minimum 8 years progressive roles in overall business and accounting.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud system processing and configurations.
• Proficiency in insurance industry GAAP and Statutory accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of financial transactions, reporting, controls, processes, and systems.
• Experience designing/implementing systems, processes and/or data structures.
• Ability to translate financial requirements to technology design.
• Proficiency with project prioritization and portfolio management.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills at all levels of business and across cultures.
• Proven ability to manage through change and ambiguity.
• Excellent problem solving, root cause analysis skills. Able to readily diagnose system deficiencies and independently design and implement effective solutions to complex technical problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and change, constantly striving for improvement.
• Adheres to and supports master data, system and report governance, best practices.

Location:

• Remote | New York, NY | New Jersey

Our promise:

• At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

We offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate technology and innovation in a secure and compliant way.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A great 401(k) with match.
• Tuition assistance, paid parental leave and backup family care.
• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity.
• Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.
• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

About Guardian:
Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for more than 150 years. Every day, we serve approximately 27 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Guardian® is a registered trademark of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

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