Vice President of Finance

Delta Dental of Arizona, the state's #1 dental and vision insurance company, is looking for an innovative, strategic-minded Vice President of Finance to be a part of a dynamic, mission-driven health and wellness organization. Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Finance will play an important role influencing the strategy of a growing organization during a pivotal time of innovation and transformation. The ideal candidate is a driven, results-oriented leader who has experience leading business transformation and driving a business partnership model to execute a strategy that makes a lasting impact in our industry.

About You

You've had a long, successful career in accounting and finance. The high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and dedication you brought to your craft was helpful, especially in the beginning, but it was your ability to partner with other leaders to innovate and collaborate cross-functionally that gave you opportunities to differentiate yourself. People noticed your leadership and ability to use financial data and metrics to unlock insights that created a more complete picture.

Your coworkers seek your counsel to help them think through tough problems or take advantage of opportunities. Now you proactively engage as a strategic business partner to help your fellow leaders develop and execute strategic initiatives. Driving a business partnership model was a great application of your strategic mindset and allowed the organization to get more traction on its priorities.

In addition to your strategic mindset, you thrive in dynamic environments where you develop high performing teams and help them adapt quickly to changing circumstances. You're resilient and resourceful, so you're a natural at innovation and business transformation work. Big changes don't scare you, but stagnation sure does! You know what a healthy organization looks like from the inside, and how to best position your department to be an invaluable resource.

Sound like you? Please read on!

Essential Functions

• Oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the organization including accounting, financial systems, financial planning and analysis. Develops, implements, operates, maintains, and controls the essential financial business of the company.
• Supervisory responsibilities including leadership, staffing, personnel development, performance management, and coaching a team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Defines and implements key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the department and the organization; facilitates measurement of those objectives, advising, making recommendations, and reporting results to the executive team.
• Acts as a business partner and financial consultant to leaders as they execute strategy while meeting financial objectives. Drives a business partnership model across the organization.
• Develops and implements financial strategies, including budgeting, cash flow, and investment priorities.
• Ensures financial statements and reports are accurate and timely, presenting them to various stakeholders including the executive team, CEO, and board of directors. Designs and coordinates a wide variety of accounting and statistical data and reports to improve the decision quality of leadership.
• Assesses the company's finances to identify areas of risk and implements risk management practices. Drafts policies and best practices to support achievement of objectives and required standards. Works to make business processes more effective, efficient, and secure.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration including technological advances.
• Facilitates implementation of new systems and major modifications of existing systems.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Requires 15+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Requires 10+ years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, MBA required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Skilled in financial analysis, risk management, and business development support and analysis
• Strategic thinking and consultative approach to partnering with other leaders.
• Experience interacting with a board of directors.
• Business transformation experience.
• Thorough understanding of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound, ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Starting pay for this position includes a base pay range of $240,000 - $300,000 in addition to a bonus based on company and individual performance.

About Us

Delta Dental of Arizona's vision is simple: healthier lives for everyone. That's why we've made it our mission to create a path to better health and wellness. We're transforming from a single line insurance company to a multi-line health and wellness organization with a foundation that has awarded millions in grants to non-profits who care for our most vulnerable residents by offering dignity and hope.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), student loan assistance, six weeks of paid parental leave, volunteer PTO, and a culture that embraces collaboration, service, integrity, and inclusion. At about 150 employees, we cultivate a work community where all employees are known by name, and everyone's contributions are visible, noticed, and celebrated.

Salary Description

$240,000 - $300,000