VP, Finance Operations

Role Description

Senior Director, Finance Operations

Location: Remote

Department: Corporate Services

Responsibilities vary depending on the specific corporate function but include:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary range: $225,000 – $260,000 per year.
• Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes.
• Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
• Remote work model.

Company Description

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.