Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Data Warehouse Architectures Data Governance ERP Systems Knowledge Microsoft Business Intelligence Project Management Financial Management Financial Management Data Intelligence Process Improvement Business Transformation +13 more

Other Skills

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Team Management
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Analytical Skills
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Leadership

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems leadership
Experience leading finance transformation and system implementation initiatives
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and close processes

Requirements:

Lead the Finance Systems team and oversee the Workday Financials platform
Define and execute the finance systems and data strategy roadmap
Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams to modernize financial systems and enable advanced analytics
Lead finance-related technology initiatives, including data warehouse and enterprise data governance efforts

Horace Mann

Insurance

About Horace Mann

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name. At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families. Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States. Horace Mann offers auto, homeowners and life insurance, retirement annuities, and other financial solutions to educators and their families. We also proudly support our nation’s educators through recognition programs and classroom funding opportunities through DonorsChoose.org. If you respect the teaching community and feel you can help us take care of educators' futures, choose the path you’d like to explore at http://www.horacemann.com/about-us/careers.

Company type: Large

Industry: Insurance

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Title: VP, Finance Systems

Location: Remote

Position Summary

Leads the strategy, governance, and delivery of enterprise finance technology solutions. Oversees the Finance Systems team and drives modernization initiatives across financial systems, data platforms, reporting, and analytics to support scalable, efficient, and controlled financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Finance Systems team and oversee the Workday Financials platform.
Define and execute the finance systems and data strategy roadmap.
Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams to modernize financial systems and enable advanced analytics.
Lead finance-related technology initiatives, including data warehouse and enterprise data governance efforts.
Ensure strong controls, compliance, and data integrity across finance systems and processes.
Oversee system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and reporting optimization initiatives.
Drive process improvements, automation, and AI-ready data capabilities.
Support adoption through change management, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems leadership.
Experience leading finance transformation and system implementation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and close processes.
Experience managing teams, cross-functional projects, and enterprise stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree.
Experience with Workday, Snowflake, ERP systems, or enterprise data platforms.
Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred.

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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