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VP, Finance Operations

Alera Group

Chicago, Illinois(remote)

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SKILLS
Accounting, Automation, Brokerage, Change Control, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Decision Support, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Reporting Dashboards, Service Delivery, Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
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OVERVIEW

Senior Director, Finance Operations

Location: Remote
Department: Corporate Services

Overview

At Alera Group, our corporate teams play a critical role in supporting the success of colleagues and clients across the country. From Human Resources and Finance to Technology, Legal, Marketing, and Operations, these professionals ensure our organization runs efficiently while enabling our teams to deliver exceptional service.

About Alera Group

Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service.

We are always looking to connect with talented professionals who want to contribute to a collaborative, high-growth environment and help drive strategic initiatives across a national organization.

Why Join Alera Group
  • Make an impact across the organization - Support colleagues and leaders who serve clients nationwide.
  • Be part of a collaborative culture - Work with talented professionals across regions and business lines.
  • Grow your career - Access development opportunities and resources that support long-term career growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do

Responsibilities vary depending on the specific corporate function but include:
  • Own and evolve the Workday Financials environment following go-live, including roadmap planning, optimization, and future module expansion
  • Lead finance operations strategy, driving standardization of processes, policies, and controls across a multi-entity organization
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and Accounting to align end-to-end workflows, data integrity, and system integrations
  • Establish and enforce governance frameworks, including change control, data standards, and system documentation
  • Support M&A integration efforts, including onboarding acquired entities into financial systems and aligning operating models
  • Drive visibility through reporting, metrics, and dashboards to support executive decision-making and operational performance
QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems within a complex, multi-entity environment
  • Hands-on experience leading ERP implementations or post-go-live optimization (Workday strongly preferred)
  • Experience driving process standardization, automation, and systems transformation initiatives
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong understanding of financial operations, controls, reporting, and data governance
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business impact

What Sets You Up for Success
  • Operates with ownership and accountability in a high-growth, evolving environment
  • Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Thrives in ambiguity and builds structure where needed
  • Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Focused on continuous improvement and scalable solutions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation:
Salary range: $225,000 - $260,000 per year
Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes

Benefits:
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model:
This role is Remote

Professional Development - Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You'll have access to:
  • Role-specific learning paths
  • Leadership development programs
  • Technical and compliance training
  • Industry certifications and continuing education support
  • Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
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