Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Analyst to support critical financial reporting, close, and control-focused initiatives within a large-scale insurance environment. This role is deeply embedded within Finance and is not a general IT Business Analyst position. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain expertise in insurance finance and act as a key connector between Finance stakeholders and technology teams to ensure accurate, auditable, and scalable financial processes.
This individual will play a pivotal role in stabilizing and enhancing existing General Ledger and financial reporting systems while enabling long-term transformation initiatives tied to data modernization, ERP integrations, and reporting improvements. The work will directly impact financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across financial close, reconciliation, and reporting functions.
You will partner with Finance leaders (Controllers, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit) to translate complex accounting requirements into actionable technical deliverables, ensuring solutions meet strict financial controls and audit standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Elicit, document, and validate business and system requirements related to:
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Financial close and reconciliation processes
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Statutory (STAT) and GAAP reporting
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Intercompany, reinsurance, and allocation workflows
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Financial controls, audit support, and data lineage
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Translate Finance requirements into:
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Detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria
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Functional specifications for reports, data flows, and system interfaces
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Test scenarios to support UAT and validation of financial controls
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Partner with Finance stakeholders to:
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Assess upstream and downstream system impacts
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Identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and control risks
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Support issue resolution tied to financial reporting outcomes
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Collaborate with development, QA, and data teams to:
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Deliver high-quality solutions aligned with financial accuracy and compliance standards
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Ensure auditability and completeness of financial data processes
Required Qualifications
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Bachelorβs Degree
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5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Finance or Accounting teams
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Direct experience working within an insurance carrier environment (P&C, Life, Health, or Specialty)
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Strong experience with insurance financial reporting, including:
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STAT and/or GAAP reporting
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Financial close and reconciliation processes
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Intercompany or reinsurance accounting
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Proven ability to work directly with:
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Controllers
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Financial Reporting teams
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Accounting Policy and Audit teams
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Demonstrated experience translating accounting requirements into IT and system-driven solutions
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting regulatory or audit-driven initiatives
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Background in finance transformation or reporting modernization efforts
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Experience working in highly controlled environments where financial accuracy is critical
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Exposure to custom financial reporting platforms or GL systems
Work Environment
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100% Remote - final interview is onsite in Omaha, NE. MUST BE available to complete this to be considered for hire.
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Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
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Focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance over speed
Job Type & Location
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This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
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The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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Medical, dental & vision
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Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
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401(k) Retirement Plan β Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
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Short and long-term disability
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Health Spending Account (HSA)
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Transportation benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline
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This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.