Director, Finance

USAA • Chesapeake, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity Our Director, Finance plans, directs and administers Financial operations and activities, typically with association impact. Organizes and integrates the resources and systems necessary for effective and efficient operations. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, Colorado Springs, CO, Tampa, FL, and Chesapeake, VA. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of treasury and/or finance operations experience in the financial services industry OR advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics and 6 years of treasury and/or finance operations experience in the financial services industry.
• Subject matter expert on the principles and theories of treasury or finance operations, finance, accounting and/or other related financial business fields and disciplines.
• Knowledge and experience with functionalities of corporate financial or tax systems.
• 3 years direct team lead or management experience required to include demonstrated ability to develop talent, manage workflow and project execution, foster open communication, and manage and improve processes.
• Experience successfully communicating and influencing finance/treasury operations matters with leadership.
• Ability to effective work with internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing IT Finance teams and leveraging Apptio for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong background in forecasting and budgeting processes, including setting, monitoring, and enforcing financial targets.
• Technology Business Management (TBM) certified.

Responsibilities

• Develops finance team strategy to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Promotes the development of effective team relationships and functions in various capacities as required to ensure the success of team efforts.
• Frequently interacts with senior management and peers on finance and accounting matters requiring internal or cross company coordination.
• Serves as a consultant to senior leadership in long-range planning and influences business decision making.
• Consistently interacts with senior leadership as a trusted advisor on financial issues.
• Makes recommendations to solve short-term decisions, as well as strategic financial business problems.
• Assists in developing the financial strategy for supported operating companies.
• Identifies problems and critical issues impacting financial operations and implements appropriate responses to meet business challenges.
• Maintains familiarity with financial oversight and controls in a highly regulated environment.
• Leads the development, coordination, and facilitation of identifying and communicating business technology requirements.
• Assumes leadership responsibility on select projects.
• Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
• These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director