Director--Financial Systems Leader - Chicago, IL

ABOUT US · At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our ...

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ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and more than 19,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

Purpose

The Financial Systems Leader is responsible for strategic oversight, governance, and optimization of financial systems across the organization. Overseeing a small team, this role ensures financial technologies are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial systems architecture, strong leadership, and a collaborative approach to drive efficiency, data integrity, and innovation in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for HUB's financial systems, including ERP platforms, and reporting tools. Current systems include Oracle, Hyperion, Iconixx, Workiva, and Blackline.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and business units to ensure systems meet evolving business and compliance requirements.

• Oversee system configuration, data integrity, user access, and control frameworks.

• Monitor system performance, updates, usage trends, and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements.

• Lead governance efforts, including change control, documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.

• Ensure financial systems integrate effectively with sales and operational systems to support accurate reporting, forecasting, and analytics. Integrated systems include CRM, Workday, Epic, and AIM broker management systems.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for system use, data management, and security.

• Support finance transformation initiatives by aligning systems with process improvements and automation goals.

• Provide leadership and guidance to financial systems analysts and administrators.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for automation, analytics, and innovation.

• Partner with IT and Procurement to manage relationships with FinTech vendors, consultants, and service providers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; CPA or MBA preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and compliance frameworks.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance and financial systems oversight.

• Proven experience with automation, governance, internal controls, and data integrity practices.

• Firsthand experience with financial systems including Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, Workiva, Blackline, and Iconixx.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders.

• High level of comfort communicating with senior leadership, including corporate executives.

• Insurance industry experience preferred.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $160,000- $200,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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