Vice President Finance - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

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Vice President Finance

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To direct and manage the analysis of overall company revenues and expenses as well as specific client revenues; to direct and manage ad hoc financial analysis projects; and to direct and manage the strategic planning group within the Finance department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and manages the Strategic Planning staff; establishes business plan with goals and objectives for the Strategic Planning group.
• Leads managers and related staff in analyzing overall company revenues and expenses as well as revenues and expenses for specific clients.
• Provides leadership and coordination for setting revenue and expense targets for the organization.
• Directs ad hoc reporting assignments; leads ad hoc supporting analysis and results communication with maximum cost savings recommendations.
• Participates in due diligence for acquisitions with upper management for potential acquisitions; coordinates acquisition integrations for the Finance department.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. CPA and advanced degree preferred.

Experience
Ten (10) years accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years supervisor experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of US accounting principles, procedures and relevant regulations
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and discretionary skills
• Ability to plan, monitor, track and problem solve
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• 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

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.

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.