Sr Systems Analyst II

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Systems Analyst II to join our Enterprise Financial Solutions team in Newport Beach, CA. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 17 people in the corporate technology division. Your colleagues will include professionals with both technology and accounting areas of expertise.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Partner with business team stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze and recommend prioritization based on options and risks, ensure alignment throughout projects.

• Critical bridge between Financial Accounting and Reporting and Technology delivery teams, developing effective communication to both audiences.

• Support major initiatives involving finance transformation, digital and analytics technologies supporting Finance & Accounting function.

• Create process documentation and produce supporting artifacts such as flow charts, use cases, test scripts and any others deemed necessary by IT development, business, or testing teams.

• Facilitate design sessions for projects with Developers, QA, and Product Owners.

• Perform troubleshooting for production problems and acts as liaison among business areas and technology teams, keeping all parties informed of status, and coordinates problem resolution.

• Research and resolve complex system issues. Determine best path for resolution, communicate and implement technology solutions.

• Utilize technical and domain knowledge to develop and implement effective solutions that are aligned with business goals and technology strategies.

• Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze and evaluate business needs, requirements, data, processes, and systems.

• Capture and document functional requirements and mapping documentation for IT team teams to outline how data transforms throughout the various systems.

• Proactively brings forward opportunities to enhance business processes through improved customer experience, operational efficiency, or automation capability.

• Facilitate key design decisions with cross-functional teams through documentation of solution options, key considerations, and decision outcome.

The experience you bring:

• Strong experience with finance and accounting business processes, systems, and automation capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related).

• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

• 5+ years of systems analysis or application development.

• Understand application and data architecture foundations to support a modern finance function.

• Experience with analyzing and articulating requirements relating to financial accounting treatments (e.g., GAAP, STAT) and working with business to document in key artifacts including Business Requirements Document, Functional Specification, Test Case Criteria, etc.

• Experience supporting finance functions, including but not limited to Operational Accounting, Financial and Regulatory Reporting.

• Strong analytical, written, verbal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to work with all levels within the organization.

• Ability to work well within teams and contribute to projects that drive improvements in financial reporting and analytics. 

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in Financial Services industry, ideally annuities, life insurance, institutional, reinsurance, and/or workforce benefits.

• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, Appian, Snowflake, Alteryx, Tableau

• CPA license or advanced degree

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.