Director, Corporate Controller

DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA•Roanoke, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Dental of Virginia is seeking a Director, Corporate Controller, a senior leadership role designed as the successor to the current incumbent who is expected to retire in the coming year. Reporting directly to the SVP & Chief Financial Officer, this position is a senior finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide accounting, financial reporting for multiple entities, governance, and regulatory compliance. This role acts as a trusted advisor to Executive leadership, providing financial stewardship, professional judgment, and leadership over GAAP and Statutory reporting, audits, internal controls, and financial operations across all affiliated entities and the Foundation. The role also leads payroll, accounts payable, T&E policy oversight, and business reporting functions while developing a high-performing accounting and reporting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in public accounting, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial services environments.
Expertise in GAAP, statutory and regulatory reporting, not for profit and for-profit tax implications, audit management, and complex accounting judgments, with the ability to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial statements.
Demonstrated judgment in addressing complex accounting, regulatory, and reporting matters.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross‑functional initiatives, and communicate complex financial matters to non‑financial audiences.
General knowledge of internal operational reporting teams and data requirements.
Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
MBA desirable

Responsibilities

Ensure the integrity of financial reporting through strong accounting governance, clear policies, effective internal controls, and accountability for remediation of audit findings, regulatory observations, and control deficiencies.
Oversee accurate and timely preparation of GAAP and statutory financial statements for all affiliated entities.
Serve as executive liaison with regulatory agencies (including Bureau of Insurance and IRS), investment advisor, bank, and external auditors.
Lead annual GAAP, statutory, retirement plan, and regulatory audits.
Oversee internal control environment, financial risk management, and compliance.
Oversee the activities of the Business Reporting team, ensuring data and reports are provided to internal and external stakeholders accurately and timely.
Provide executive oversight of accounts payable, payroll, T&E, treasury controls, and payroll tax compliance.
Serve as a primary liaison with our IT Affiliate (Northwinds) and other system partners to ensure financial data integrity, completeness and automation accuracy for reporting.
Lead and develop the Accounting and Business Reporting teams, including talent development and succession planning.
Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, regulatory interpretation, and resource planning.
Prepare financial materials for Executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and Board Committees.