Vice President Finance, Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Vice President Finance, Controller will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing corporate accounting operations and activities. Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, managing efficient financial close processes, and facilitating effective cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership during periods of business transformation, uphold operational excellence, deliver timely and accurate financial analysis, and promote financial stewardship and accountability across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the leadership, quality, and execution of all aspects of corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, along with financial reporting, compliance, and year-end audits involving external auditors. Ensure all activities are accurate, timely, and adhere to GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), while maintaining standardized, high-quality reporting to deliver clear insights and facilitate effective decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of tax returns in collaboration with external tax consultants.
• Responsible for evaluating and updating Delta Dental's processes using established industry standards to improve departmental operations. Focus includes enhancing operational efficiency and scalability through investments in technology, leading transformation initiatives, and implementing process changes to support business partners and internal teams.
• Provide strategic leadership by developing effective solutions to address present challenges and proactively anticipate future needs using insights from emerging technologies, finance transformation trends, and data analytics.
• Assess and analyze business initiatives and strategic objectives with a comprehensive understanding of their implications for accounting and financial reporting, influencing financial strategy across the Enterprise.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships leveraging excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide leadership, guidance, support, and inspiration to the accounting team, fostering collaboration across the broader finance function to achieve Delta Dental's strategic and financial objectives. Ensures delivery of consistent, reliable, and accurate results within a positive, high-performance, innovative, and growth-focused environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 28. $247,000 - $395,200

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes :

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and / or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram , #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram , Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

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