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VSP Vision · 3 hours ago

Senior Director, Finance

Remote US

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $182K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for all domestic and international business controlling functions including business planning and navigation, forecasting, budgeting, financial and market analysis and M&A support.

Accountable for all Underwriting responsibilities.

Work in conjunction with the leadership on developing financial strategies, management reporting and analytics for the company.

Primary responsibility to develop, implement, execute, and monitor business controller policies, procedures, and controls

Produce actionable management information and analysis issuing periodic financial and operating reports, interpreting operating results, and ensuring specificity in accordance with appropriate accounting standards

Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, including projected revenue, expenses, net income, cash, and borrowing

Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of locations and departments

Prepare financial analysis of Company corporate and by business segment

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Lead the management and preparation of finance committee financial packets, financial reviews, and annual/5-year plan reviews

Identify and ensure implementation of financial improvements to achieve revenue and profit targets

Recommend proper allocation of assets and resources to maximize productivity and profitability, and provide valuable analysis and insight to guide decision-making that supports the Company’s key objectives

Directly oversee the development and issuance of rating factors and policies for the achievement of underwriting profitability to support the overall financial stability

Communicate directly with Executive level contacts at existing and prospective clients, brokers, and strategic partners to aid in the negotiation of proper rating as well as providing clarification for rating methodology, factors, and impacts used

Assist the Product team in developing new and innovative products and offerings that will aid in the attainment of the company’s profitability targets.

Research, develop, and write underwriting policies and procedures; Interpret and communicate established department policies

Collaborate with business leaders on evaluating existing financial systems and current processes, and recommending modifications and implementation of systems and process more advantageous to Company’s strategic financial goals

Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies, regulations, and laws

Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives

Establish good working relationships across Company functions and business units

Develop, mentor, and grow personnel within the organization

Monitor performance of direct reports; provide prompt and objective coaching and counseling; conduct performance reviews and recommend salary increases

Participate in the hiring and interviewing process for open positions within the unit ensuring that the most qualified candidates are selected.

Ensure effective communications are maintained within the unit and externally. Where appropriate, inform employees as to plans and progress; conduct employee discussion sessions at regular intervals

Participate in a wide variety of special projects at Corporate or LOB level, as needed

Coordinate with other units/departments to facilitate special requests, resolve workflow or production issues

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Business controllingFinancial analysisUnderwriting strategiesMergersAcquisitionsBudgetingCost controlProject managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3 additional years of experience related to functional area

Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports

Extensive experience developing and analyzing underwriting strategies or equivalent financial or statistical analysis experience

Mergers and Acquisition analysis and integration experience

Proven leadership and negotiating skills

Ability to delegate work responsibility with strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and strategizing capabilities

Progressive experience leading teams and managing projects

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates, and executive management

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills

Excellent maturity and judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment; maintain composure under pressure and have the ability to balance competing priorities

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties