AVP, IT Finance & Strategic Vendor Management

National Life Insurance Company Limited; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 174,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an AVP, Technology Finance and Partner Management to oversee IT financial management, vendor governance, and contract oversight in a large-scale technology environment.

The role requires CPA certification, extensive experience in IT finance, and leadership of a team. It is located in the Dallas area with non-remote work expectations and a broad focus on cost control, procurement, and risk management.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CIO and other IT leaders to own $150M+ IT expense and capital budget, forecast financial performance and ensure that spending aligns with business objectives.
• Lead IT’s annual budget preparation process, including budget reviews with senior finance and business executives, drafting communication materials and supporting CIO for executive budget reviews.
• Oversee all IT direct spend reporting and analysis including automation of monthly reports and coordinating with FMG on monthly, quarterly and annual accruals.
• Lead implementation of IT Financial Management system to improve transparency and granularity of IT cost attribution; develop reporting and lead continued analysis of cost drivers and saving opportunities for IT.

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an AVP, Technology Finance and Partner Management to oversee IT financial management, vendor governance, and contract oversight in a large-scale technology environment.

The role requires CPA certification, extensive experience in IT finance, and leadership of a team. It is located in the Dallas area with non-remote work expectations and a broad focus on cost control, procurement, and risk management.