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The Sr. Analyst, Accounting & Reporting Financial Systems, will assist the Manager, Accounting & Reporting Financial Systems, ensuring comprehensive completion of all financial systems activities. This position is responsible for complex accounting systems master data, maintenance and control and leading projects that are aligned with achieving GBS & BU financial systems and business goals and objectives. Major financial systems and applications include CT SAP EPR (FICO modules and related master data), Blackline, and internal/external interfaces. This position plays a key support role in fulfilling requirements specified in customer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) & Statement of Work (SOW) and is an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation, standardization and streamlining.
Financial System Maintenance & Support
- Identification of solutions to address challenges pertaining to financial accounting, controlling, reporting and maintenance requirements for financial systems and applications
- Perform the essential financial system functions ensuring consistent performance and control of the CertainTeed financial system modules and all modules integration with General Ledger, including the journal entry workflow solution (“JEase”)
- Perform Blackline System administrative functions
- Execute controlled transactions and master data procedures supporting internal controls and financial system protocol
- Organize and facilitate key stakeholder meetings to drive the visualization, articulation, and decomposition of business challenges into actionable solutions
- Perform troubleshooting and resolve system failures affecting monthly financial closings and reporting
- Execute day to day master data maintenance, process control including proper segregation of duties
- Lead/support cross-functional teams in the design, development and maintenance of the financial accounting systems
- Ensure control and integrity of all ancillary systems and interfaces into SAP; support/troubleshoot SAP as needed
Controls, Compliance & Customer Service Levels
- Manage stakeholder expectations with regard to financial system support driving highly efficient financial system performance
- Review, maintain, and support MSA and SOW commitments of timeliness, cost, quality, consistency, and reliability of information are delivered
- Recommend training programs targeting specific areas of improvement in financial system transactions or procedures
Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain system process closing schedules
- Perform accurate and timely closure of all SAP FICO ERP solutions including management of scheduled and ad hoc system processed jobs; maintain and execute monthly allocations, recurring entry execution jobs, BDC session oversight, and currency revaluation
- Execute and support the systematic compilation of monthly and annual financial reporting for SAP and Statutory reporting requirements
- Maintain hierarchical and account relationships of FICO to guarantee integrity with Magnitude charts of accounts. Perform COA maintenance to align with Saint Gobain changes to the Magnitude COA
- Support Blackline for all GL account loads monthly for applicable NA Businesses
Project Management
- Support financial system upgrade implementations, acquisition integrations and divestiture carve-outs
- Support all RPA automation projects ensuring adherence to SG Internal Control standards
- Provide ad-hoc support and services to internal customers as requested and agreed upon
- Support the set-up of master data structures for new entities including integration with other SAP modules and external applications.
- Support and participate in new ERP implementations
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- BS Business Administration/Accounting and/or Financial Information Systems, Advanced Degree preferred. Professional certification (CPA, CMA, PMP, SAP / S4) a plus
- Deep experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems required. SAP and S4 Hana experience strongly preferred
- Blackline Expertise in Reconciliation, Transaction Matching, Tasks
- 5-10 years General Accounting and Financial Systems experience with emphasis on large integrated accounting and reporting system processes required
- Demonstrated system implementation and entity integration experience with financial data and modules
- Familiarity with a complex international business preferred
- Proven results with structured problem solving and continuous improvement, applying Process Excellence/Six Sigma are highly valued
- Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls. Solid technical accounting and financial reporting experience, particularly U.S. GAAP required. Experience with IFRS accounting principles a plus
- Experience in working with and co-leading outsourced service provider in providing accounting services to internal business customers is a plus.
- Experience with integrated and external fixed asset solutions required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with tax accounting for fixed assets, Sales & Use tax, Federal & State income tax and related tax reporting requirements as it pertains to financial system configurations.
- Effective cooperation with other Managers and the Finance Shared Services Director
- Comfort providing virtual leadership, communication virtually with team and customers
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain business relationships outside of functional area
- Demonstrated experience in business analysis, consulting, process engineering or solutions management or other related area
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA15286
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Sr. Analyst, Accounting & Reporting Financial Systems, will assist the Manager, Accounting & Reporting Financial Systems, ensuring comprehensive completion of all financial systems activities. This position is responsible for complex accounting systems master data, maintenance and control and leading projects that are aligned with achieving GBS & BU financial systems and business goals and objectives. Major financial systems and applications include CT SAP EPR (FICO modules and related master data), Blackline, and internal/external interfaces. This position plays a key support role in fulfilling requirements specified in customer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) & Statement of Work (SOW) and is an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation, standardization and streamlining.
Financial System Maintenance & Support
- Identification of solutions to address challenges pertaining to financial accounting, controlling, reporting and maintenance requirements for financial systems and applications
- Perform the essential financial system functions ensuring consistent performance and control of the CertainTeed financial system modules and all modules integration with General Ledger, including the journal entry workflow solution (“JEase”)
- Perform Blackline System administrative functions
- Execute controlled transactions and master data procedures supporting internal controls and financial system protocol
- Organize and facilitate key stakeholder meetings to drive the visualization, articulation, and decomposition of business challenges into actionable solutions
- Perform troubleshooting and resolve system failures affecting monthly financial closings and reporting
- Execute day to day master data maintenance, process control including proper segregation of duties
- Lead/support cross-functional teams in the design, development and maintenance of the financial accounting systems
- Ensure control and integrity of all ancillary systems and interfaces into SAP; support/troubleshoot SAP as needed
Controls, Compliance & Customer Service Levels
- Manage stakeholder expectations with regard to financial system support driving highly efficient financial system performance
- Review, maintain, and support MSA and SOW commitments of timeliness, cost, quality, consistency, and reliability of information are delivered
- Recommend training programs targeting specific areas of improvement in financial system transactions or procedures
Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain system process closing schedules
- Perform accurate and timely closure of all SAP FICO ERP solutions including management of scheduled and ad hoc system processed jobs; maintain and execute monthly allocations, recurring entry execution jobs, BDC session oversight, and currency revaluation
- Execute and support the systematic compilation of monthly and annual financial reporting for SAP and Statutory reporting requirements
- Maintain hierarchical and account relationships of FICO to guarantee integrity with Magnitude charts of accounts. Perform COA maintenance to align with Saint Gobain changes to the Magnitude COA
- Support Blackline for all GL account loads monthly for applicable NA Businesses
Project Management
- Support financial system upgrade implementations, acquisition integrations and divestiture carve-outs
- Support all RPA automation projects ensuring adherence to SG Internal Control standards
- Provide ad-hoc support and services to internal customers as requested and agreed upon
- Support the set-up of master data structures for new entities including integration with other SAP modules and external applications.
- Support and participate in new ERP implementations
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- BS Business Administration/Accounting and/or Financial Information Systems, Advanced Degree preferred. Professional certification (CPA, CMA, PMP, SAP / S4) a plus
- Deep experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems required. SAP and S4 Hana experience strongly preferred
- Blackline Expertise in Reconciliation, Transaction Matching, Tasks
- 5-10 years General Accounting and Financial Systems experience with emphasis on large integrated accounting and reporting system processes required
- Demonstrated system implementation and entity integration experience with financial data and modules
- Familiarity with a complex international business preferred
- Proven results with structured problem solving and continuous improvement, applying Process Excellence/Six Sigma are highly valued
- Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls. Solid technical accounting and financial reporting experience, particularly U.S. GAAP required. Experience with IFRS accounting principles a plus
- Experience in working with and co-leading outsourced service provider in providing accounting services to internal business customers is a plus.
- Experience with integrated and external fixed asset solutions required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with tax accounting for fixed assets, Sales & Use tax, Federal & State income tax and related tax reporting requirements as it pertains to financial system configurations.
- Effective cooperation with other Managers and the Finance Shared Services Director
- Comfort providing virtual leadership, communication virtually with team and customers
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain business relationships outside of functional area
- Demonstrated experience in business analysis, consulting, process engineering or solutions management or other related area
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA15286
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Lead with your ERP and systems expertise
Employers sponsor Senior Financial Systems Analysts primarily for specialized platform knowledge, SAP, Oracle Financials, Workday. Highlight specific modules you've implemented or optimized. Generic finance experience alone rarely justifies sponsorship; system-specific depth is what makes the case.
Target employers with established sponsorship histories
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies file LCAs for this role regularly. These organizations have immigration counsel on retainer and understand the process. Smaller firms may be willing but need more convincing that the hire justifies the legal overhead.
Connect your degree to the role explicitly
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the position. Accounting, finance, information systems, or computer science degrees map cleanly. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather documentation showing how your coursework and experience bridge that gap.
Prepare for prevailing wage scrutiny
The Department of Labor requires employers to certify your offered compensation meets prevailing wage for the role and location. Understanding this requirement helps you evaluate offers intelligently and reassures employers that you know sponsorship compliance doesn't require paying above-market rates.
Differentiate yourself with cross-functional project experience
Senior Financial Systems Analysts who've led ERP migrations, finance system integrations, or audit automation projects stand out. Employers sponsoring a visa want evidence of seniority. Documented project outcomes and stakeholder management experience make the specialty occupation argument significantly stronger.
Address sponsorship directly in early conversations
Raising visa requirements after an offer creates friction. Mention your status early and frame sponsorship as a straightforward process for a qualified candidate. Employers who've sponsored before won't flinch. Those who haven't benefit from knowing you understand the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Financial Systems Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS considers roles that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field to be specialty occupations. Senior Financial Systems Analyst positions typically require degrees in accounting, finance, information systems, or computer science, and the technical complexity of ERP administration and financial systems architecture supports that classification. Roles with vague degree requirements or where any bachelor's satisfies the standard can face more scrutiny.
Which visa types are most common for Senior Financial Systems Analysts seeking sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path for candidates from most countries, though it requires passing the annual lottery. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes within a few weeks of a consular appointment. Candidates with multinational employer relationships may also qualify for an L-1B intracompany transfer if they've worked in a specialized knowledge role abroad for at least one year.
Does my degree field need to match exactly, or will any bachelor's degree qualify?
The degree field needs to have a logical relationship to the role. Accounting, finance, management information systems, and computer science are the strongest fits. A business administration degree can work if your coursework included substantial finance or systems components. Unrelated degrees require supporting documentation, course transcripts showing relevant study, plus professional certifications like CPA or ERP credentials, to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
How can I find Senior Financial Systems Analyst roles where employers are open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not applying to roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. For this role, focus on financial services firms, healthcare organizations, and large enterprise tech companies, industries with active LCA filing histories for financial systems positions. Applying through Migrate Mate surfaces employers who've signaled openness to sponsoring candidates.
Are H-1B approvals for financial systems roles affected by the lottery cap, and what happens if I'm not selected?
Yes, H-1B is subject to the annual cap of 85,000 petitions, and selection isn't guaranteed. If you aren't selected, you have several options: your employer can refile in the next registration period, you may qualify for a cap-exempt employer such as a university or nonprofit research institution, or you can explore the E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship. Some candidates also extend OPT or pursue other nonimmigrant status while waiting for the next cycle.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Financial Systems Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.