AAA-The Auto Club Group
Director, Finance Operations
AAA-The Auto Club Group, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Director, Finance Operations – The Auto Club Group Join to apply for the Director, Finance Operations role at AAA-The Auto Club Group. What you will do
This position outlines, prioritizes, and delivers the future systems and operational needs of the Finance department. Partner with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, IT, and cross-functional executives. Accountable for optimizing and governing finance systems and operational functions, including outlining new system capability needs, existing system sustainability practices, governance, data and reporting. Work closely with subject matter experts across Finance and IT to detail systems needs and align resources to meet project requirements. Apply business and financial acumen to assess risk, opportunities, and trade-offs of system projects. Explore new tools and systems to drive greater automation and efficiencies within Finance processes. Set direction and lead a team of professionals who oversee specialized functions within finance infrastructure, ensuring scalable platforms, standardized processes, robust data governance, and high-quality reporting to support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the finance operations and systems team. Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations & Systems: Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of finance technology platforms; coordinate with IT on the future roadmap. Ensure end-to-end operational efficiency and integrity of financial data and systems across multiple platforms (e.g., reinsurance, accounting, reserving, data lakes, payments). Partner with IT, Finance, and Data teams to understand projects with immediate and downstream impacts on financial information and systems. Coordinate resource design and testing to ensure system integrations and changes do not disrupt ongoing financial operations. Drive automation, digitization, and process simplification initiatives. Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain finance governance frameworks, policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Conduct risk assessments for finance operations, including data integrity, system access, and process adherence. Sustainability in Finance: Develop a finance system sustainability framework including release management, testing, change requests, and security. Develop frameworks to track, measure, and report activity, severity, progress, and potential financial impacts. Data & Reporting: Standardize finance reporting, dashboards, and KPIs across business units; collaborate to create common definitions and data sources for a single source of truth. Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for the selection, hiring, and management of an assigned team. Ensure alignment with corporate and human resource policies. Compensation & Benefits
Director, Finance will earn a competitive salary of $150k - $200k annually with annual bonus potential based on performance. Benefits include comprehensive packages (401k match, medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement). We’re looking for candidates who
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field required. Experience
12-15 years of progressive experience in finance operations, systems, or governance. 5-7 years in senior leadership roles with responsibility for multiple teams and leaders. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level system implementations, finance transformation initiatives, or large-scale governance programs. Knowledge
Expert understanding of financial systems, applications, and reporting platforms. Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and internal control structures. Familiarity with ESG frameworks and integration of sustainability metrics into financial processes. Skills
Strategic Thinking, Leadership, and Influence Executive Communications Decision Making Cross-Functional Influence People Leadership Outcomes Oriented Ability to translate complex financial and systems inputs into actionable insights Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance, or equivalent) Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA or similar) Work Environment
This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote). Availability for in-office presence may vary by role and leadership assessment. About AAA The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to millions of members across multiple states and territories. AAA federation member and a leader in providing quality service and solutions to members. EEO statement: The Auto Club Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Director, Finance Operations – The Auto Club Group Join to apply for the Director, Finance Operations role at AAA-The Auto Club Group. What you will do
This position outlines, prioritizes, and delivers the future systems and operational needs of the Finance department. Partner with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, IT, and cross-functional executives. Accountable for optimizing and governing finance systems and operational functions, including outlining new system capability needs, existing system sustainability practices, governance, data and reporting. Work closely with subject matter experts across Finance and IT to detail systems needs and align resources to meet project requirements. Apply business and financial acumen to assess risk, opportunities, and trade-offs of system projects. Explore new tools and systems to drive greater automation and efficiencies within Finance processes. Set direction and lead a team of professionals who oversee specialized functions within finance infrastructure, ensuring scalable platforms, standardized processes, robust data governance, and high-quality reporting to support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the finance operations and systems team. Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations & Systems: Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of finance technology platforms; coordinate with IT on the future roadmap. Ensure end-to-end operational efficiency and integrity of financial data and systems across multiple platforms (e.g., reinsurance, accounting, reserving, data lakes, payments). Partner with IT, Finance, and Data teams to understand projects with immediate and downstream impacts on financial information and systems. Coordinate resource design and testing to ensure system integrations and changes do not disrupt ongoing financial operations. Drive automation, digitization, and process simplification initiatives. Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain finance governance frameworks, policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Conduct risk assessments for finance operations, including data integrity, system access, and process adherence. Sustainability in Finance: Develop a finance system sustainability framework including release management, testing, change requests, and security. Develop frameworks to track, measure, and report activity, severity, progress, and potential financial impacts. Data & Reporting: Standardize finance reporting, dashboards, and KPIs across business units; collaborate to create common definitions and data sources for a single source of truth. Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for the selection, hiring, and management of an assigned team. Ensure alignment with corporate and human resource policies. Compensation & Benefits
Director, Finance will earn a competitive salary of $150k - $200k annually with annual bonus potential based on performance. Benefits include comprehensive packages (401k match, medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement). We’re looking for candidates who
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field required. Experience
12-15 years of progressive experience in finance operations, systems, or governance. 5-7 years in senior leadership roles with responsibility for multiple teams and leaders. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level system implementations, finance transformation initiatives, or large-scale governance programs. Knowledge
Expert understanding of financial systems, applications, and reporting platforms. Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and internal control structures. Familiarity with ESG frameworks and integration of sustainability metrics into financial processes. Skills
Strategic Thinking, Leadership, and Influence Executive Communications Decision Making Cross-Functional Influence People Leadership Outcomes Oriented Ability to translate complex financial and systems inputs into actionable insights Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance, or equivalent) Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA or similar) Work Environment
This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote). Availability for in-office presence may vary by role and leadership assessment. About AAA The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to millions of members across multiple states and territories. AAA federation member and a leader in providing quality service and solutions to members. EEO statement: The Auto Club Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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