Financial Systems Manager, Workday

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As our Financial Systems Manager - Workday, you’ll lead the implementation and management of Workday Financials, ensuring our finance and accounting teams have the tools they need to operate seamlessly. From deployment to optimization, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things Workday, driving strategy, integrations, and ongoing improvements.

A day in the life could include: 

• Leading the end-to-end client-side implementation of Workday Financials, including planning, configuration, testing, and deployment across modules like suppliers, banking & settlement, financial accounting, customers, certification, procurement, expense, and accounting center/prism. Serving as a key project lead in areas such as client-side project management, testing, change management, and integration.

• Serving as the primary administrator for Workday Financials, Workiva, and other financial systems, managing system configurations, security roles, ongoing maintenance, and additional module implementations. Partnering with the HRIS Workday manager to align with the company’s broader Workday strategy.

• Partnering with Finance, IT, Engineering, and BI teams to optimize financial workflows, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance system integrations across business units.

• Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security within Workday through regular audits, reconciliations, and governance best practices.

• Acting as the subject matter expert for Workday integrations, managing connections with internal and external systems such as policy administration systems, claims administration systems, banking partners, and third-party vendors.

• Developing and maintaining Workday financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to provide leadership with real-time insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Providing training, documentation, and support to end users to drive adoption and maximize efficiency within Workday and other financial systems.

• Collaborating with Workday consultants, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors to implement system updates, resolve issues, and drive enhancements.

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines, aligning financial system processes with company policies.

• Staying up to date on Workday releases, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies across financial systems.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• 3+ years of experience leading large-scale, transformational projects.

• 5+ years working within a Workday environment, with hands-on experience in Prism and Accounting Center.

• Experience with SQL and other programming languages.

• A strategic thinker who thrives on problem-solving and bringing order to complexity.

• A hands-on leader who embraces technology and digs into the details.

• Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

• Adaptability—things move fast here, and we need someone who embraces change.

• A self-starter who can learn quickly and take initiative.

• Previous experience in the Property & Causality space is a plus

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, as well as elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance and pet insurance.  

In addition to these benefits, we also are excited to offer the following: 

• Competitive salary and equity  

• 401K with a company match of up to 4%  

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees, along with 8 company-observed holidays 

• A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents 

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Kin will accept applications for the role until April, 28th, 2025

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

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