Vice President Finance - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

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Vice President Finance

Are you looking for an impactful job where you can apply your knowledge and experience in the context of an energetic culture?

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To direct and manage Sedgwick pooling finance and accounting national operations; to drive national strategy, business planning, compliance, membership development, and collaboration with senior leadership.  Actuarial background a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements marketing, sales, and growth strategies in support of short- and long-term business plans in partnership with senior leadership.
• Builds partnerships with other business groups; identifies issues and implements solutions.
• Manages profitability, growth, and retention of business.
• Oversees management of the finance and accounting practice so that sound policies and procedures are implemented and followed to achieve efficient operations and meet auditor requirements.
• Acts as a resource and emissary for clients through attending Board meetings, assisting with strategic planning, financial analyses, benchmarking, and other strategies.
• Takes ownership of accounting and reporting needs for a national pooling organization.
• Plans, organizes, and reports financial status and provides effective guidance to enhance management and client understanding of complicated financial issues.
• Performs complex data analysis with external vendors including actuaries, auditors, and investment advisors.
• Prepares written reports for, and makes oral presentations to, risk pool client Boards of Directors, Committees, and other parties.
• Prepares and/or reviews risk pool client quarterly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversees annual financial audit of assigned risk pool clients.
• Serves as a financial subject matter expert for public agency clients.
• Analyzes member underwriting, self-insured retention changes, experience-modification, and cost allocation formulas.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance.
• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance required.  Certified public accountant (CPA) and/or master’s in business administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Exhibits excellent computer skills with strong working knowledge of all relevant software programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven management/leadership skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $175,000.00 to $204,919.00 USD annual salary. Bonus eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. 

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

*subject to change based on company needs.

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.