Director, Technology Finance

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

GEICO is seeking a Finance Director to support our Technology organization. In this high-impact role, you will report to the Sr.

Director, FP&A and together work with our Technology VP leadership team to help drive strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and build efficiency / ROI metrics of our technology spend.

You will maintain business reporting and analytics, lead budgeting and forecasting processes and provide decision support.

A key strategic initiative for this individual will be to transform the way we track and report our Technology financials today;

driving against key milestones and deliverables, highlighting barriers, and managing timelines within our transformation.

This requires someone with a data-oriented mindset. Collaboration, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to set and meet deadlines are essential for your success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Partner with the Technology VP leadership team to establish and maintain relationships and serve as a point of contact for finance guidance.
• Establish reporting and business case architecture to support large scale initiatives.
• Take a data driven approach to assessing technology activities, with recommendations to advance efficiency and improve processes.
• Drive investment analytics and reporting on expected vs. actual outcomes to continuously improve decision-making and assumptions.
• Help business partners gain key insights into spend with important and actionable analyses.
• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to guide operational and strategic decision making.

Qualifications :

• Ability to influence business partners and provide recommendations to drive decision-making and execution.
• Experience partnering with the technology function is a must.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to utilize financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify implications for potential strategies.
• Ability to work quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Business degree.
• Strong financial modeling and data analytic skills; experience analyzing technology investments.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal & presentation) with the ability to understand and communicate difficult concepts.
• A highly motivated, collaborative team player.

Location :

This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence of 3 days per week at the Chevy Chase, MD office. Other locations being considered.

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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and / or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company.

This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability.

We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.