Director of Engineering – Finance Technologies – FP&A / Controllers/ Treasury

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Finance Systems leader to manage the teams and systems supporting the FP&A, Controllers, and Treasury departments. This individual must have strong functional and technical Finance Systems background to partner with the Business to have effective discussions to drive process and systems change to meet Business goals.

The Director of Engineering provides leadership to an experienced group of Engineers by guiding, planning, and budgeting for their area, finalizing performance appraisals, submitting salary increases, and implementing disciplinary action when needed. The Director will direct the activities of engineering teams in the establishment and implementation of new or revised systems and programs.

The Director of Engineering is required to have extensive Financial Systems expertise and a broad background in ERP and Management Reporting technologies.  The position will report to the Senior Director of Finance Systems (Core).  The role is expected to provide systems management oversight, oversee a portfolio of projects, and work with multiple Finance and Technology leaders to set the systems strategy for the company’s Management Reporting applications, core Financials and Treasury Systems.  The leader is expected to provide systems project integration oversight, partner with IT system owners that feed into and are fed by these applications, and provide guidance and management for all the related projects.

The individual will be a key advisor and partner to the Finance Leadership to redesign the way they use their technologies in managing GEICO’s business.  The Leader is also accountable for the delivery of technology solutions that will support profitability, budgeting, planning, analytical reporting, and other FP&A functions.

Prior Financial Services Industry experience is required, with a deep understanding of the functional and technical aspects of multiple ERP and EPM systems.

Position Description

This leader works across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability.  Our Technology team thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.  The ideal candidate has deep Finance Systems experience across multiple companies to introduce best practices leveraging their broad and deep knowledge of various ERPs (e.g. PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Hyperion; Workday; or SAP).

Position Responsibilities

As the Director of the systems supporting these Finance functions you will:

• Leverage your deep Functional and Technical systems expertise to drive towards the right solution to support the department and GEICO’s current and future needs
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle.

• Lead design sessions with peers to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet Business expectations
• Collaborate with the Finance Leaders for the Management Reporting, Budgeting and Planning, Cost Management, Profitability and Business Line Management reporting, and Technology Cost Management departments to ensure their organizational technology goals are met
• Have a deep understanding of these multi-entity department functions to establish a vision and technology roadmap for Financial Accounting, Treasury and Cash Management, Management Reporting, Budgeting and Planning, Hierarchy and Financial data governance, Cost Management, Profitability and Business Line Management, and the Technology Cost Management areas
• Provide resource plans, budget tracking and forecasting while managing the team to achieve target scope, schedule and cost.
• Work with Business Sponsors to develop project roadmaps which align to business objectives and sequenced by priority and resource availability.
• Identify and manage dependencies and impacts among projects across the portfolio.  Manage issues escalated from related projects.
• Manage through influence customers and stakeholders, and properly manage divergent expectations.
• Ensure a strong control and governance framework is established and maintained to support SOX and Audit reviews
• Facilitate Business and Technology discussions at various leadership levels to ensure alignment towards long term goals of Finance and Technology
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and applications through analysis, coding, clear documentation, and problem resolution.
• Analyze and translate business and functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications.
• Work with teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in Workday or other tools and technologies.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech/industry trends, experimenting with, and learning recent technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of Finance Systems experience with industry leading ERP solutions (e.g. implementing and supporting PeopleSoft; Oracle EBS; Oracle Cloud; Hyperion; Workday; or SAP)
• 15+ years of management or lead experience in guiding teams in support of Finance Systems
• 5+ years at a Director or above level, managing FP&A or other Finance FSS type teams managing some of the following system types: Enterprise Profitability Management; Budgeting & Planning system; an Enterprise Hierarchy Management system; a Unit Cost Management system; or various Analytical Reporting tools
• 5+ years working with an Enterprise Profitability Management system (e.g. OFSAA; PS EPM; Apptio; etc)
• Deep Finance domain expertise to be able to work with senior Finance leaders to interpret their process and functional needs into system solutions
• Strong understanding of Accounting process; Management reporting philosophies; and Treasury practices to partner with senior Finance Leaders
• Experience with developing systems that are scalable, resilient, and highly available.
• Understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling

• Experience architecting and designing new and current systems.
• Ability to communicate and work directly with business leaders across Technology and Finance
• Solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication).
• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

 

Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $300,500.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.