Financial Systems Analyst
Location: Schaumburg, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28621 Salary: $150,000 IFG US has partnered with a growing company located in the western suburbs looking for a Financial Systems Analyst. The environment is entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and evolving — ideal for professionals who thrive in building structure and driving process improvements. Position Overview The Financial Systems Analyst will play a critical role at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, and Technology. This position will focus primarily on financial systems administration, optimization, and reporting (60–70%), with additional responsibility supporting accounting operations and financial processes (30–40%). This is an excellent opportunity to help shape financial infrastructure within a startup environment while partnering closely with leadership, accounting, and technical teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Systems (60–70%) Administer, maintain, and optimize financial systems and related applications Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and data models Partner with Finance and IT to improve system workflows and automation Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within financial platforms Troubleshoot system issues and manage vendor relationships Document processes and build scalable system structures Accounting & Finance Support (30–40%) Support month-end and year-end close processes Assist with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations Help streamline accounting workflows and reporting accuracy Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed Ensure alignment between financial systems and accounting practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field 3–5+ years of experience in financial systems, finance, or accounting roles Experience working with ERP or financial platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, Intacct, etc.) Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting Advanced Excel/data skills; reporting tools experience a plus Ability to operate in a startup or low-structure environment Strong problem-solving and process-improvement mindset Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Apply Now