GEICO is seeking an experienced Finance Systems leader to manage the teams and systems supporting the Internal Audit, SOX, Internal Controls, and Real Estate departments. This individual must have strong functional and technical Finance or Risk Systems background to partner with stakeholders and have effective discussions driving process and systems change to meet Business goals.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Planning and Controls Technologies, this role requires experience with Financial, GRC, Risk, or Real Estate Systems and a strong understanding and have worked with ERP systems. The individual will be a key advisor and partner to Finance Leadership to redesign the way they use their technologies in supporting GEICO’s business.  The Leader is also accountable for the delivery of technology solutions that will support governance, risk, compliance, and real estate and facilities management functions. This leader 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 GRC and Real Estate Systems.  Additionally, this role will be expected to provide systems project 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.

Prior Financial Services Industry experience is required, with an understanding of the functional and technical aspects of ERP, GRC or Risk related systems. The ideal candidate has Finance, GRC, or Risk Systems experience across multiple companies to introduce best practices leveraging their broad and deep knowledge of various systems (e.g. PeopleSoft; Oracle; Archer, Open Pages, AuditBoard, Workiva, MetricStream, etc.).

Position Responsibilities

As the Senior Manager 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 and experienced group of Engineers by guiding, planning, and budgeting for their area, finalizing performance appraisals, submitting salary increases, and implementing disciplinary action when needed

• Direct the activities of engineering teams in the establishment and implementation of new or revised systems and programs

• Lead design sessions with peers to ensure systems are well designed, efficient, and meet Business expectations

• Collaborate with the Finance Leaders to standardize on a GRC platform to track issues, centralize processes and documentation of controls, risks, and mitigation approaches associated to higher risk based functions and processes

• Collaborate with Real Estate and Facilities Management leaders to support applications for Lease Accounting; facilities maintenance, and management of facilities and real estate projects

• Have a deep understanding of these multi-entity department functions to establish a vision and technology roadmap for the Audit, Controls, and Real Estate departments

• Provide resource plans, budget tracking and forecasting while managing the team to achieve target scope, schedule, and cost targets per plan

• 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

• Manage the team to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and applications through analysis, coding, clear documentation, and problem resolution

• Work with the team to analyze and translate business and functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications

• Work with the team to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions to support Business expectations

• 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

• 20+ years of Technology Systems experience

• 15+ years of management or lead experience in guiding Technology teams

• 5+ years at a Senior Manager or above level managing Technology teams

• 2+ years working with a GRC or Risk related tools (e.g. Archer; Open Pages; Auditboard; Workiva; MetricStream; etc.)

• GRC/Risk domain expertise to be able to work with senior Finance leaders to interpret their process and functional needs into system solutions

• Understanding of Accounting process; Controls; Security; and SOX 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 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 and experience with 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, Engineering, or equivalent education or work experience

#LI-MK1

 

Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $260,000.00

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.