Sr. Financial Systems Analyst

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Systems Analyst to help us scale our Accounting team for the future. You’ll leverage your accounting, artificial intelligence (AI), and technical expertise to build solutions that enhance our accounting processes. You’ll develop tools, models and data products that automate complex workflows and provide actionable insights within our internal control framework. This role will serve as a key contributor in modernizing the accounting function through automation, data-driven reporting, and scalable process design.This is an opportunity for a seasoned analyst who enjoys designing, building, and enabling automation—while collaborating directly with accounting teams to standardize processes, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency.Primary Responsibilities:Lead transformation initiatives to enhance accounting scalability, efficiency, and data integrity.Work across Accounting and cross-functional teams to uncover efficiency opportunities, including AI use cases, document requirements, and translate complex financial workflows into well-controlled technical solutions.Identify, design, and implement AI and automation solutions (e.g., system workflows, data integrations, reporting tools) to streamline accounting processes.Use tools such as BlackLine and Alteryx to automate journal entries, reconciliations, controls, reporting, and other accounting activities.Improve data architecture and reporting consistency across ERP systems, subledgers, and reporting tools, while ensuring completeness and accuracy of data, and alignment between source systems.Support end to end delivery—from analysis and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.Partner with Accounting and SOX compliance teams to assess and develop an effective internal controls approach to automated accounting solutions.Perform other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Functional experience in AccountingHands on experience with BlackLine and building workflows in Alteryx (required)Demonstrated experience with AI/LLM tools, automation platforms and RPA (strongly preferred)Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI (preferred)Background in Oracle eBS ERP implementation and/or upgrades (preferred)Demonstrated initiative in process improvementAbility to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to drive tasks to completionAbility to effectively engage and communicate cross functionally at various levels of the organization both domestically and across the globeUnderstanding of US GAAP and SOX frameworksExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detailStrong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field.Minimum of 8 years of experience in an accounting or finance systems reporting or data analysis role, preferably within a SaaS or technology environment.Experience working in a large public accounting or consulting firm or multi-national corporate enterprise is preferable.The above description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job.However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.#LI-AC9 The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.The annual base pay for this position is: $123,200.00 - $184,800.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link:. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com ).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting : SeattleType: Full time F5 Networks