Sr Financial Management Systems Analyst - SAS

Senior Financial Management Systems Analyst - Remote or Hybrid (Cary, NC)

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About the job 

The Finance Application Access, Security & Controls team is looking for a Senior Financial Management Systems Analyst to provide Global Financial Systems Support. Our team is a go to point for access to Worldwide SAS Financial Systems responsible for Security and Control of Cloud and Inhouse applications. We have members in four continents and multiple countries providing round the clock support to SAS and our external userbase.

As a Senior Financial Management Systems Analyst, you will:  

• Provides end-to-end business process guidance and solution definition for the design and configuration of financial and accounting systems, including reporting and ancillary applications.
• Provides leadership in incident and change management. Manages and prioritizes support tickets and system enhancement requests. Conducts root cause analysis and takes appropriate action to prevent recurrence.
• Responsible for access management, system configuration and administration of finance, accounting, payroll and related systems. Manages user access with appropriate documentation and approvals; periodically audits access.
• Acts as a liaison with internal and external auditors on systems assurance portions of financial audits. Provides subject matter expertise on pronouncements and regulations applicable to accounting and financial data processing. 
• Provides clear and concise communication regarding accounting and financial systems, to include end user documentation, contributions to policies, testing procedures and plans, project status updates, process flows and process audit statements identifying control risks.
• Ensures all applicable security policies and processes are followed by everyone, to support the organization's secure software development goals. 

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires 6-8 years’ experience working in financial or accounting systems support. Experience in the following areas desired: change management and process analysis, systems implementation, administration, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification/Licensure : Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in working with Top 5 accounting firms on a Global project.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, Workday or Cloud Based ERP systems.
• Knowledge of University and/or Public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and standards governing all aspects of the utilization of computer systems.
• Knack for Customer service and providing support to solve a problem.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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