Director, Finance

usaa; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA is hiring a Director of Finance in San Antonio, TX. You will lead the finance team, drive forecasts, analysis, and board-ready reporting, and partner with senior leadership to align strategy with financial insight. The role requires strong treasury/finance expertise and a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with four days in-office. Relocation assistance is not available.

Qualifications

• 8 years treasury and/or finance operations experience in financial services.
• Advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics plus 6 years relevant experience.
• Subject matter expert in treasury/finance operations principles and practices.
• Experience communicating with leadership and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop finance team strategy to achieve business goals.
• Interact with senior management on finance and accounting matters.
• Serve as a consultant to senior leadership in long-range planning.
• Lead development and communication of business technology requirements.
• Build and oversee a team through recruiting, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure risk and compliance controls are identified and managed.

Skills

Treasury operations

Finance operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk & controls

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Advanced degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Corporate financial systems

Job description

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active‑duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active‑duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

As the Director of Finance, you will be a key leader within the finance function, responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting excellence. You will lead a team of finance professionals in developing comprehensive financial forecasts, insightful management reports, and compelling board deliverables. This role is critical in organizing and integrating the necessary resources and systems to ensure efficient and effective financial operations. You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision‑making through robust financial insights and a strong control environment.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Develops finance team strategy to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Promotes the development of effective team relationships and functions in various capacities as required to ensure the success of team efforts.
• Frequently interacts with senior management and peers on finance and accounting matters requiring internal or cross‑company coordination.
• Serves as a consultant to senior leadership in long‑range planning and influences business decision making.
• Consistently interacts with senior leadership as a trusted advisor on financial issues.
• Makes recommendations to solve short‑term decisions, as well as strategic financial business problems.
• Assists in developing the financial strategy for supported operating companies.
• Identifies problems and critical issues impacting financial operations and implements appropriate responses to meet business challenges. Maintains familiarity with financial oversight and controls in a highly regulated environment.
• Leads the development, coordination, and facilitation of identifying and communicating business technology requirements.
• Assumes leadership responsibility on select projects.
• Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of treasury and/or finance operations experience in the financial services industry.
• OR advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics and 6 years of treasury and/or finance operations experience in the financial services industry.
• Subject matter expert on the principles and theories of treasury or finance operations, finance, accounting and/or other related financial business fields and disciplines.
• Knowledge and experience with functionalities of corporate financial or tax systems.
• 3 years direct team lead or management experience required to include demonstrated ability to develop talent, manage workflow and project execution, foster open communication, and manage and improve processes.
• Experience successfully communicating and influencing finance/treasury operations matters with leadership.
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external partners.

What sets you apart:

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
• Strategic Financial Reporting: Proven experience in developing financial reports for management and Board‑level audiences, translating complex data into clear, concise insights.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate financial processes and deliverables across multiple stakeholders and business units, fostering effective collaboration.
• Data Visualization & Storytelling: Ability to create compelling data visualizations and translate financial results into meaningful narratives that drive strategic decision‑making.
• Process Automation & System Modernization: Experience with implementing reporting and process automation solutions, and a strong understanding of application and system modernization strategie