Senior Vice President Finance

Delta Dental Ins.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 294,415 - 471,064; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off plus holidays

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Delta Dental Ins. is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance in Rancho Cordova, California. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations and providing executive oversight on financial strategies and performance. The ideal candidate will have over 16 years of experience in financial leadership, including strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $294,415 – $471,064, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical and pharmacy benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with C-suite leaders.
• Ability to convey complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for finance operations.
• Partner with CFO to execute financial strategy.
• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related

MBA, CPA, or CFA (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Finance is a strategic enterprise leadership role responsible for end‑to‑end financial operations, financial strategy, and enterprise financial stewardship. Reporting directly to the CFO, the SVP provides executive oversight of core finance functions while serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on strategy, performance, and resource allocation. The SVP ensures the integrity, scalability, and effectiveness of financial operations—including planning, reporting, treasury, controls, and analytics—while playing a central role in enterprise financial decision‑making, governance, and executive‑level problem solving. With broad exposure to board engagement and external stakeholders, the SVP operates between operational rigor and strategic influence, shaping the enterprise financial narrative and elevating financial insight across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all finance operations, including Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, and Accounting, ensuring strong governance, controls, and performance management.
• Partner with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to co‑develop and execute the organization’s short‑ and long‑term financial strategy, aligning with enterprise goals and transformation initiatives.
• Lead enterprise‑wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes, delivering clear, timely, actionable insights.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
• Direct financial evaluation for strategic investments and growth opportunities, utilizing complex modeling, scenario analysis, and post‑investment performance monitoring.
• Oversee treasury and cash management activities, including liquidity planning, investment strategies, debt management, and risk mitigation.
• Architect the enterprise financial narrative by connecting results, outlooks, and trade‑offs into a coherent story for executive leadership and the Board.
• Serve as the CFO’s principal delegate in executive and cross‑functional settings, representing the finance function on all enterprise‑level matters.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process modernization, system optimization, and enhanced analytics to improve organizational agility and scalability.
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing finance leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior executive responsibility across multiple finance disciplines such as FP&A, Accounting, Treasury.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with C‑suite leaders and presenting to Boards or governing committees on financial matters.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and financial acumen with ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels within complex finance environments.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with ability to build and lead executive‑level teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution, and a high level of integrity, judgment, and accountability.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range for this role is a good‑faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay. Actual pay may vary based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, certifications, and related factors. Pay Grade 29: $294,415 – $471,064.

Benefits

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non‑matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development, tuition reimbursement, recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and other relevant ordinances.

Important Work Authorization Information

Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, domestic partner status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental maintains strict policies against discrimination, harassment, and violations of respectful workplace standards.