VP, Finance Operations

Alera Group•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

9h•Remote

About The Position

At Alera Group, our corporate teams play a critical role in supporting the success of colleagues and clients across the country. From Human Resources and Finance to Technology, Legal, Marketing, and Operations, these professionals ensure our organization runs efficiently while enabling our teams to deliver exceptional service. Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service. We are always looking to connect with talented professionals who want to contribute to a collaborative, high-growth environment and help drive strategic initiatives across a national organization. Why Join Alera Group Make an impact across the organization – Support colleagues and leaders who serve clients nationwide. Be part of a collaborative culture – Work with talented professionals across regions and business lines. Grow your career – Access development opportunities and resources that support long-term career growth.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems within a complex, multi-entity environment
Hands-on experience leading ERP implementations or post-go-live optimization (Workday strongly preferred)
Experience driving process standardization, automation, and systems transformation initiatives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Strong understanding of financial operations, controls, reporting, and data governance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business impact

Nice To Haves

Operates with ownership and accountability in a high-growth, evolving environment
Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Thrives in ambiguity and builds structure where needed
Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Focused on continuous improvement and scalable solutions

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the Workday Financials environment following go-live, including roadmap planning, optimization, and future module expansion
Lead finance operations strategy, driving standardization of processes, policies, and controls across a multi-entity organization
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and Accounting to align end-to-end workflows, data integrity, and system integrations
Establish and enforce governance frameworks, including change control, data standards, and system documentation
Support M&A integration efforts, including onboarding acquired entities into financial systems and aligning operating models
Drive visibility through reporting, metrics, and dashboards to support executive decision-making and operational performance