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Financial Systems Analyst jobs on OPT typically fall under specialty occupation status, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship. Most roles require a degree in information systems, finance, or computer science. STEM OPT extension eligibility is common, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a results-driven self-starter to work within our EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) Cloud systems support team.
We migrated from Hyperion on-premise applications to Oracle EPM Cloud in early 2026, modernizing our EPM platform. We are now utilizing the following EPM modules Planning and Budgeting (PBC), Profitability and Cost Management (PCM), Financial Close & Consolidation (FCC), Account Reconciliation System (ARC), Tax Reporting (TRC), and Enterprise Data Management (EDM).
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst role will primarily focus on the TRC and ESG applications with secondary support of FCC, ARC, and other modules, as needed. The Financial Systems Analyst will play a meaningful role in providing technical support to these applications, maintaining business alignment, and continually improving related system and business processes.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Technical Support
- System Administration and operation TRC and ESG, with secondary support of FCC, ARC, and other modules, as needed, to maintain cross-training and personnel backup objectives.
- Metadata / master data administration
- Write and maintain EPM system business rules (Groovy) and forms
- Maintain Data exchange and Pipelines as needed
- Utilize EPM Automate for various processes
- Maintain production and non-production environments including development work, cloning and restoring
- Awareness of the EPM Integration Agent
- Create and maintain desktop procedure documentation for core system processes, break fixes and maintenance
- Identify and resolve system defects and issues with applications, including escalation of issues to Oracle Support and/or external vendor
- Present system changes to the internal Change Advisory Board (CAB)
- Develop and maintain EPM Financial Reports
- Smart View – support install of Excel add-in with end users, assist with trouble-shooting issues
- Assist with assigning EPM user security (application and dimension levels)
- Reconcile EPM Cloud data to source systems
- Maintain, enhance and administer data loads from EBS and other sources
- Review Oracle patching details and test EPM systems prior to patch release
- Participate in rotating schedule to cover Saturday month end close activities
- Support various system transformation processes
Business Alignment
- Help stakeholders understand the advantages, disadvantages, risks, cost and resource constraints associated with enhancement requests. Maintain alignment with stakeholders about the EPM team’s capacity to perform enhancement requests and mutually identify the enhancement requests that will be pursued based on established priorities and resources.
- Provide support and training to personnel using the TRC and ESG modules, including the ESG team, the Tax team and Finance and Accounting teams.
- Translate business requirements into EPM technical solutions
- Gain and maintain knowledge of the business processes and objectives of stakeholder groups that are interconnected into the EPM applications.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholder groups
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders using the EPM modules you are responsible for
- Ability to collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to evaluate and refine technical processes and business objectives, driving continuous improvement
- Combines strong business acumen with technical aptitude to translate business needs into effective solutions and outcomes
Leadership Skills
- Think strategically and make decisions with both immediate needs and long-term organizational goals and efficiencies in mind
- Lead with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to consider diverse perspectives and innovative solutions
- Navigate stressful situations with professionalism, composure, and respect
- Special projects, as assigned, may include high-level project planning, project management, data cleanup, and similar efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a large organization serving in a finance/accounting/systems support role
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business analytics, or applicable field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical as this role
- Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to work well independently on multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
- Ideal candidate is highly organized and detailed oriented, shows initiative and curiosity, questions the status quo and is always seeking process improvement and efficiencies in EPM reporting
- Desire and willingness to dig into the details. Attention to details is critical to deliver accurate financial system reporting and support
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Organization of Data; Must be able to present financial systems data to finance and non-financial users in a succinct and easily understandable manner
- Knowledge of master data hierarchies and currency translation is a plus
- Experience with Hyperion and/or EPM Cloud applications, Oracle’s E-Business Suite, Snowflake data platform, Co-pilot, and Alteryx, is a plus
- Experience maintaining systems for a professional service firm
- Potential to Develop and mentor team members through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Business/Accounting/Finance preferred) or equivalent years of experience
- A minimum of 1 year of related experience
- Capacity to become the subject matter expert for applications
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work across functional teams
- Experience authoring business requirements, functional specs and test scripts.
- Project management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Ticket management and issue resolution including working with 3rd party support vendors as needed
- Relevant module experience in functional or technical working knowledge for modules/ areas within the thread
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Industry:
Accounting
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Aug 6, 2026
Senior Financial Systems Analyst
- (195087)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a results-driven self-starter to work within our EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) Cloud systems support team.
We migrated from Hyperion on-premise applications to Oracle EPM Cloud in early 2026, modernizing our EPM platform. We are now utilizing the following EPM modules Planning and Budgeting (PBC), Profitability and Cost Management (PCM), Financial Close & Consolidation (FCC), Account Reconciliation System (ARC), Tax Reporting (TRC), and Enterprise Data Management (EDM).
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst role will primarily focus on the TRC and ESG applications with secondary support of FCC, ARC, and other modules, as needed. The Financial Systems Analyst will play a meaningful role in providing technical support to these applications, maintaining business alignment, and continually improving related system and business processes.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Technical Support
- System Administration and operation TRC and ESG, with secondary support of FCC, ARC, and other modules, as needed, to maintain cross-training and personnel backup objectives.
- Metadata / master data administration
- Write and maintain EPM system business rules (Groovy) and forms
- Maintain Data exchange and Pipelines as needed
- Utilize EPM Automate for various processes
- Maintain production and non-production environments including development work, cloning and restoring
- Awareness of the EPM Integration Agent
- Create and maintain desktop procedure documentation for core system processes, break fixes and maintenance
- Identify and resolve system defects and issues with applications, including escalation of issues to Oracle Support and/or external vendor
- Present system changes to the internal Change Advisory Board (CAB)
- Develop and maintain EPM Financial Reports
- Smart View – support install of Excel add-in with end users, assist with trouble-shooting issues
- Assist with assigning EPM user security (application and dimension levels)
- Reconcile EPM Cloud data to source systems
- Maintain, enhance and administer data loads from EBS and other sources
- Review Oracle patching details and test EPM systems prior to patch release
- Participate in rotating schedule to cover Saturday month end close activities
- Support various system transformation processes
Business Alignment
- Help stakeholders understand the advantages, disadvantages, risks, cost and resource constraints associated with enhancement requests. Maintain alignment with stakeholders about the EPM team’s capacity to perform enhancement requests and mutually identify the enhancement requests that will be pursued based on established priorities and resources.
- Provide support and training to personnel using the TRC and ESG modules, including the ESG team, the Tax team and Finance and Accounting teams.
- Translate business requirements into EPM technical solutions
- Gain and maintain knowledge of the business processes and objectives of stakeholder groups that are interconnected into the EPM applications.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholder groups
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders using the EPM modules you are responsible for
- Ability to collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to evaluate and refine technical processes and business objectives, driving continuous improvement
- Combines strong business acumen with technical aptitude to translate business needs into effective solutions and outcomes
Leadership Skills
- Think strategically and make decisions with both immediate needs and long-term organizational goals and efficiencies in mind
- Lead with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to consider diverse perspectives and innovative solutions
- Navigate stressful situations with professionalism, composure, and respect
- Special projects, as assigned, may include high-level project planning, project management, data cleanup, and similar efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a large organization serving in a finance/accounting/systems support role
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business analytics, or applicable field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical as this role
- Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to work well independently on multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
- Ideal candidate is highly organized and detailed oriented, shows initiative and curiosity, questions the status quo and is always seeking process improvement and efficiencies in EPM reporting
- Desire and willingness to dig into the details. Attention to details is critical to deliver accurate financial system reporting and support
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Organization of Data; Must be able to present financial systems data to finance and non-financial users in a succinct and easily understandable manner
- Knowledge of master data hierarchies and currency translation is a plus
- Experience with Hyperion and/or EPM Cloud applications, Oracle’s E-Business Suite, Snowflake data platform, Co-pilot, and Alteryx, is a plus
- Experience maintaining systems for a professional service firm
- Potential to Develop and mentor team members through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Business/Accounting/Finance preferred) or equivalent years of experience
- A minimum of 1 year of related experience
- Capacity to become the subject matter expert for applications
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work across functional teams
- Experience authoring business requirements, functional specs and test scripts.
- Project management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Ticket management and issue resolution including working with 3rd party support vendors as needed
- Relevant module experience in functional or technical working knowledge for modules/ areas within the thread
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Industry:
Accounting
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Aug 6, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Systems Analyst
Target employers with active ERP implementations
Companies mid-implementation on SAP, Oracle, or Workday have urgent needs for systems analysts and are more likely to sponsor. Search for employers actively hiring for ERP rollouts rather than general finance roles.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Information systems, computer science, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since an extra two years of OPT changes your value to sponsors significantly.
Frame your role around systems, not finance
Financial Systems Analyst roles qualify as specialty occupations because of their technical depth. When interviewing, emphasize system architecture, data integrity, and integration work rather than general financial analysis to reinforce the specialty occupation framing.
Prioritize large enterprises over small firms
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies have dedicated immigration teams and established sponsorship workflows. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which slows the process and increases risk for OPT students.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before expiration
USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Missing this window means losing work authorization, so build the timeline into your job search from the start.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship policy before accepting an offer
Some companies sponsor selectively or only after a performance review period. Clarify the company's H-1B visa policy during the offer stage, not after you start, so you can plan around the lottery timeline and avoid gaps in authorization.
Financial Systems Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Systems Analyst role qualify as a STEM OPT job?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related STEM field, the role likely qualifies. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the 24-month STEM extension, since the extension is tied to your degree classification, not your job duties.
Is a Financial Systems Analyst position considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Financial Systems Analyst roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as information systems, finance, or computer science. That degree requirement in a defined field is the core of the specialty occupation standard. Roles focused on ERP configuration, financial data integration, or systems architecture are particularly strong candidates.
Where can I find Financial Systems Analyst jobs that offer OPT or H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsorship. Searching there puts you directly in front of roles relevant to your authorization status rather than sifting through general postings where sponsorship requirements are buried or unstated.
Can I work as a Financial Systems Analyst at a staffing or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with important caveats. For standard OPT, working through a staffing agency is allowed as long as the work is directly related to your degree. For STEM OPT, the employer of record must be E-Verify enrolled and must sign your Form I-983 training plan. If a third-party client is the day-to-day worksite, the staffing agency remains your legal employer for OPT compliance purposes.
How does the H-1B lottery timeline affect my job search as an OPT Financial Systems Analyst?
H-1B registrations open in March, with the lottery result in late March or April, and approved petitions taking effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, your employer can keep you working through the cap-gap provision. Plan your job search so you have an offer in hand well before the March registration window opens.