Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Finance Technology
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic insurance partner providing a broad range of commercial insurance coverages. They are seeking a Finance Technology Leader to drive the digital transformation of their global finance function, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and improving job satisfaction through scalable finance technology solutions.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a digital finance transformation strategy, focusing on automation, process reengineering, and enhanced reporting capabilities
Design and maintain a scalable, resilient finance technology ecosystem that integrates multiple financial systems and ensures accurate, efficient data flow
Oversee the portfolio of finance-centric applications, ensuring strategic alignment, lifecycle management, and optimization to support global business needs
Build strong business cases for finance technology initiatives and present to executive leadership for approval
Develop and manage budgets for finance technology programs, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business priorities
Lead RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations for finance technology solutions
Provide regular updates to senior leadership, translating complex technical information into actionable insights
Gain deep knowledge of BHSI’s finance technology landscape, including international requirements, multi-currency, and regulatory complexities
Lead and motivate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams, including vendor partners, with a focus on achieving outcomes
Drive change management and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new technologies
Collaborate with all key stakeholders to align technology initiatives with BHSI’s long-term goals, assume positive intent, and exhibit a growth mindset
Identify and remediate technical debt and vulnerabilities to reduce risk and maintain system reliability
Monitor and report on key performance indicators for finance technology initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact
Drive application portfolio rationalization and lifecycle planning to maximize value and reduce complexity
Maintain and optimize existing finance applications, tools, and platforms to ensure security, reliability, and availability
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, including leadership roles in finance technology, application management, program management, or enterprise transformation
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical finance technology initiatives from strategy through execution, ideally in global or highly regulated environments
Deep understanding of finance processes and systems, including General Ledger, Reporting, Credit Control, Receivables, Accounting, and reconciliation workflows
Strong data-driven mindset, leveraging analytics for decision-making, performance measurement, and continuous improvement
Strategic thinking with the ability to construct and articulate a long-term vision for finance technology and application portfolio management
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence
Executive presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams
High ownership mindset, demonstrating accountability, delivery focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Experience collaborating with business leaders, enterprise architects, and technical teams to align technology solutions with business objectives
Advanced analytical and portfolio management skills, with ability to evaluate application value, cost, risk, and performance to inform strategic decisions
Experience with global finance operations, including multi-currency and regulatory compliance requirements
Good understanding of financial reporting standards and audit processes
Proven ability to manage vendors and contracts for finance technology solutions
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks for financial systems
Demonstrated success in change management and stakeholder adoption for large-scale technology initiatives
Strong technical expertise in finance technology platforms and digital finance tools
Experience integrating multiple finance applications to create a seamless ecosystem
Preferred
Technical background or hands-on experience in enterprise applications, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), integrations, and architecture is desirable
Prior experience in insurance or financial services industry is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (for you and your family)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a company providing risk solutions and claims care.
1001-5000 employees
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