Horace Mann
Financial Services
VPFinanceSystems
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“VP Finance Systems at Horace Mann. Skills: finance systems strategy, governance, delivery of enterprise finance technology solutions, modernization initiatives, financial systems, data platforms, reporting, analytics, financial operations, finance systems and data strategy roadmap, financial reporting, planning, close processes, data warehouse, enterprise data governance, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, reporting optimization, process improvements, automation, AI-ready data capab”
What You'll Achieve.
support scalable, efficient, and controlled financial operations; enable advanced analytics; Ensure controls, compliance, and data integrity; Drive process improvements, automation, and AI-ready data capabilities; Support adoption
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field, 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems leadership, Experience leading finance transformation and system implementation initiatives, knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and close processes, Experience managing teams, cross-functional projects, and enterprise stakeholders
Nice to Have
CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree, Experience with Workday, Snowflake, ERP systems, or enterprise data platforms, Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead the Finance Systems team and oversee the Workday Financials platform
Define and execute the finance systems and data strategy roadmap
Partner across Finance
and business teams to modernize financial systems and enable advanced analytics
Lead finance-related technology initiatives
including data warehouse and enterprise data governance efforts
and data integrity across finance systems and processes
Oversee system implementations
and reporting optimization initiatives
Drive process improvements
and AI-ready data capabilities
Support adoption through change management
and stakeholder engagement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams; stakeholder engagement
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
cross-functional projects, enterprise stakeholders, system implementations, upgrades, integrations
Full Job Description
Job Title: VP, Finance Systems Location: Remote Position Summary Leads the strategy, governance, and delivery of enterprise finance technology solutions. Oversees the Finance Systems team and drives modernization initiatives across financial systems, data platforms, reporting, and analytics to support scalable, efficient, and controlled financial operations. Key Responsibilities Lead the Finance Systems team and oversee the Workday Financials platform. Define and execute the finance systems and data strategy roadmap. Partner across Finance, IT, and business teams to modernize financial systems and enable advanced analytics. Lead finance-related technology initiatives, including data warehouse and enterprise data governance efforts. Ensure strong controls, compliance, and data integrity across finance systems and processes. Oversee system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and reporting optimization initiatives. Drive process improvements, automation, and AI-ready data capabilities. Support adoption through change management, training, and stakeholder engagement. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems leadership. Experience leading finance transformation and system implementation initiatives. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and close processes. Experience managing teams, cross-functional projects, and enterprise stakeholders. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree. Experience with Workday, Snowflake, ERP systems, or enterprise data platforms. Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred. Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare
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