Director, Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Delta Dental of Virginia is looking for our next Director, Corporate Controller, a senior leadership role designed as the successor to the current incumbent expecting to retire in the coming year. Ultimately reporting directly to the SVP & Chief Financial Officer, this position serves as a senior finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide accounting, financial reporting for multiple entities, governance, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor to Executive leadership, providing financial stewardship, professional judgment, and leadership over GAAP and Statutory reporting, audits, internal controls, and financial operations across all affiliated entities and the Foundation. The role also leads payroll, accounts payable, T&E policy oversight, and business reporting functions while developing a high‑performing accounting and reporting organization.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting, Compliance & Governance.

• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting through strong accounting governance, clear policies, effective internal controls, and accountability for remediation of audit findings, regulatory observations, and control deficiencies.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of GAAP and statutory financial statements for all affiliated entities.
• Serve as executive liaison with regulatory agencies (including Bureau of Insurance and IRS), investment advisor, bank, and external auditors.
• Lead annual GAAP, statutory, retirement plan, and regulatory audits.
• Oversee internal control environment, financial risk management, and compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the Business Reporting team, ensuring data and reports are provided to internal and external stakeholders accurately and timely.

• Operational Finance Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of accounts payable, payroll, T&E, treasury controls, and payroll tax compliance.
• Serve as a primary liaison with our IT Affiliate (Northwinds) and other system partners to ensure financial data integrity, completeness and automation accuracy for reporting.

• Leadership, Strategy & Board Support

• Lead and develop the Accounting and Business Reporting teams, including talent development and succession planning.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, regulatory interpretation, and resource planning.
• Prepare financial materials for Executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and Board Committees.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred; MBA desirable).
• 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in public accounting, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial services environments.
• Expertise in GAAP, statutory and regulatory reporting, not for profit and for-profit tax implications, audit management, and complex accounting judgments, with the ability to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial statements.
• Demonstrated judgment in addressing complex accounting, regulatory, and reporting matters.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross‑functional initiatives, and communicate complex financial matters to non‑financial audiences.
• General knowledge of internal operational reporting teams and data requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Use of hands is required for such technological devices such as a computer, telephone and others. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to travel (sometimes long distances) to attend required meetings.
• Work environment: The work is limited to the office environment with occasional trips to other office facilities or locations necessitating walking outdoors or driving. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Total Rewards Philosophy

At Delta Dental of Virginia, we believe that More Smiles and Healthier People starts with our own team members. Our mission to create healthy smiles in the community is only possible when the people behind that mission feel supported, valued, and set up to thrive. We offer competitive base compensation and our robust benefits package is a true reflection of our values, because we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile, starting with our own team. The salary range for this role is $32,600 - $196,900 annually. This range reflects base salary only; additional bonus and incentive opportunities are available. Placement within the range is commensurate with the skills, experience, and contributions each candidate brings to the role.

Benefits that Matter

We believe investing in our people is central to fulfilling our mission. Here's how our Total Rewards Philosophy is reflected in the benefits and support we offer eligible team members in addition to base salary:

• Annual Incentive Plan opportunity available to all team members, empowering you to share in our success
• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Life, and AD&D insurances
• 24/7 On-Demand TextCare: Fast, text-based access to board-certified medical providers for you and your loved ones. Available anytime, anywhere, with responses in under five minutes.
• A robust 401(k) program with company matching and annual discretionary Profit Sharing contributions
• Flexible hybrid/remote work options available for most roles
• Generous paid time off programs including holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Employee Assistance and Health and Wellness programs, including an onsite fitness center for team members working onsite
• Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness and Accident coverage, Pet Insurance and Legal Resources
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to support your financial wellbeing
• Professional development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Educational Assistance programs to fuel your growth
• A culture where your work contributes to healthier communities and more smiles every day