Financial Operations Manager

National Indemnity; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Operations Manager, where your expertise will shape financial processes and ensure accuracy in disbursements. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing the benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead financial operations, and develop staff while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health and wellbeing. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong management skills, and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site Gym

Wellness Program

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in financial operations.
• Expertise in GAAP and statutory accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, T&E, procurement, and AP disbursement workflows.
• Develop staff and evaluate job performance within the team.

Skills

GAAP Expertise

Statutory Accounting Principles

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Company:

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.

The Financial Operations Manager plays a critical role in the design and oversight of disbursement and related processes associated with accounts payable (AP), payroll, travel & entertainment (T&E), procurement, commissions, and claims. This position ensures the efficient, accurate and controlled disbursement of funds across one or more Divisions. The Senior Financial Operations Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, develops procedures, evaluates controls, monitors workflows, and makes decisions to optimize financial/disbursement operations.

This position will be in Omaha NE, and is hybrid eligible at manager discretion. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

• Maintain a complete understanding of the current claim ecosystem to establish and maintain associated controls for each claim disbursement channel.
• Manage the payroll function for one or more BHHC Divisions and related controls.
• Oversee the T&E lifecycle for one or more BHHC Divisions.
• Lead the procurement function.
• Operate as the subject matter expert over various banking/funding relationships.
• Oversee the AP disbursement workflow for one or more BHHC Divisions and related controls.
• Oversee integrations of various applications into existing financial information systems.
• Act as the finance subject matter expert for MAR within one or more BHHC Divisions. Understand controls and their intent within the overall risk matrix.
• Develop staff by progressively delegating more difficult duties and encouraging department interaction. Evaluate job performance, interview job candidates, and recommend personnel actions.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 or more years related work experience.
• Expertise in GAAP.
• Knowledge and experience with statutory accounting principles.

Who would excel in this role?

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of the organization and outside contacts.
• Strong management skills, including motivation, delegation, organizing workflow, training, planning, and prioritization.
• Ability to work accurately with detail and organize many different tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Willingness to work substantial overtime during seasonal demand as situation dictates.
• Ability to research, review, and analyze financial information.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.

A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.