Director, Corporate Controller

Director, Corporate Controller DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA - 3.6 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Qualifications Accounting systems Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Bachelor's degree GAAP Financial compliance audits Managing accounting teams Leading team collaboration initiatives Accounting standards Productivity software Legal compliance General management Audit support Full Job Description Position Summary Delta Dental of Virginia is looking for our next Director, Corporate Controller, a senior leadership role designed as the successor to the current incumbent expecting to retire in the coming year. Ultimately reporting directly to the SVP & Chief Financial Officer, this position serves as a senior finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide accounting, financial reporting for multiple entities, governance, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor to Executive leadership, providing financial stewardship, professional judgment, and leadership over GAAP and Statutory reporting, audits, internal controls, and financial operations across all affiliated entities and the Foundation. The role also leads payroll, accounts payable, T&E policy oversight, and business reporting functions while developing a highperforming accounting and reporting organization. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Compliance & Governance. Ensure the integrity of financial reporting through strong accounting governance, clear policies, effective internal controls, and accountability for remediation of audit findings, regulatory observations, and control deficiencies. Oversee accurate and timely preparation of GAAP and statutory financial statements for all affiliated entities. Serve as executive liaison with regulatory agencies (including Bureau of Insurance and IRS), investment advisor, bank, and external auditors. Lead annual GAAP, statutory, retirement plan, and regulatory audits. Oversee internal control environment, financial risk management, and compliance. Oversee the activities of the Business Reporting team, ensuring data and reports are provided to internal and external stakeholders accurately and timely. Operational Finance Leadership Provide executive oversight of accounts payable, payroll, T&E, treasury controls, and payroll tax compliance. Serve as a primary liaison with our IT Affiliate (Northwinds) and other system partners to ensure financial data integrity, completeness and automation accuracy for reporting. Leadership, Strategy & Board Support Lead and develop the Accounting and Business Reporting teams, including talent development and succession planning. Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, regulatory interpretation, and resource planning. Prepare financial materials for Executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and Board Committees. Qualifications/Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred; MBA desirable). 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in public accounting, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial services environments. Expertise in GAAP, statutory and regulatory reporting, not for profit and for-profit tax implications, audit management, and complex accounting judgments, with the ability to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial statements. Demonstrated judgment in addressing complex accounting, regulatory, and reporting matters. Proven ability to lead teams, manage crossfunctional initiatives, and communicate complex financial matters to nonfinancial audiences. General knowledge of internal operational reporting teams and data requirements. Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Use of hands is required for such technological devices such as a computer, telephone and others. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to travel (sometimes long distances) to attend required meetings. Work environment: The work is limited to the office environment with occasional trips to other office facilities or locations necessitating walking outdoors or driving. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.