Vice President of Finance

Key Family of Companies•Indianapolis, IN

20h

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, strategically minded Vice President of Finance to serve as our most senior finance leader-building and leading a scalable, accurate, and insight‑driven finance function while partnering closely with the CEO, President, and Executive Team to drive growth, operational excellence, and long‑term success. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a growing team and make a meaningful impact. Key Benefit Administrators (KBA) was founded in 1979 as a privately owned full-service group benefit administration firm specializing in self-funded medical plans and is now one of the country's largest independently owned third party administrators. KBA prides itself on supportive leadership, a family atmosphere, and a high performing culture, having been recognized as a Top Workplace since 2013.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive finance experience
Proven experience leading finance in a growth stage company
Hands on experience building finance functions-not just inheriting them
Led or played a key role in at least one ERP implementation or major systems transformation
Background in operational finance, FP&A, and accounting leadership
Strong operator mindset with comfort in the details
Deep understanding of forecasting, cash management, and unit economics
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights
Systems oriented thinker who reduces manual work and increases scalability
Strong leadership, coaching, and team building skills
Executive presence with a collaborative, pragmatic style
Builder, not bureaucrat
Accountable, disciplined, and data driven
Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
Trusted partner who challenges constructively and supports decisively

Nice To Haves

Experience leading finance in a growth stage company (ideally 100–500 employees)

Responsibilities

Establish financial accuracy, predictability, and discipline at scale
Improve forecasting reliability and cash visibility
Modernize finance systems and processes (ERP transition)
Build and lead a high performing finance team
Enable faster, better executive decision making
Ensure audit readiness and strong internal controls
Own the end-to-end finance function including accounting, FP&A, cash management, and financial reporting
Lead monthly close, financial statements, and management reporting with speed and accuracy
Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants
Lead budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range financial planning
Deliver actionable financial insights, scenario modeling, and ROI analysis
Improve forecast accuracy and reduce variance through disciplined planning
Translate financial data into clear executive level recommendations
Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and runway planning
Identify financial risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Establish disciplined spend management and approval frameworks
Lead ERP selection, implementation, and optimization effort
Implement and improve automated systems and processes
Standardize financial processes to support growth
Ensure clean data flows across finance, HR, and operations
Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and Senior leadership team
Provide financial context for strategic initiatives, pricing, and investments
Support board level reporting and executive presentations
Build, mentor, and lead the finance organization (Controller, FP&A, Corporate Accounting and Operational Accounting)
Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance standards for the department
Develop future leaders and create succession depth within the department
Foster a culture of accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement