Deep Roots. Solid Growth. Caring People. Rooted in Wyoming! We are Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming: a not-for-profit health insurer with offices throughout the state. Ever since a small group of caring, persistent Wyoming women helped us put down roots in 1945, everything we do is aimed at better health care for the people of Wyoming.

Our Vision: We envision a future where integrity, compassion, and trust define a local health insurance experience. Committed to doing the right thing for our members, employees, and community, we strive to protect and contribute to the health and care of all we serve.

Our Mission: provide our members with access to local health insurance solutions that prioritize health, care, and well-being for those who call Wyoming home.

If our passion and purpose resonate with you, you may be who we are looking for. The role we are looking to fill:

DIRECTOR, FINANCE

In the role of the Finance Director for BCBSWY, you will be critical in providing positive leadership and oversight of a 17+ person team across accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cash management and investment accounting, tax planning and develop collaborative partnerships to review and ensure effective procurement and supplier management.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, our Director of Finance will be responsible for managing a $1 billion+ administrative budget, ensuring robust financial planning, governance, and financial performance management aligned with business objectives.

To serve effectively in the role, the incumbent will have and maintain contemporary knowledge for a strong accounting background in both GAAP and Statutory accounting and invest in ongoing professional development to achieve excellence in operational finance execution, budget oversight, and the ability to connect finance insights to real-world business drivers. Accountabilities include developing effective strategies, staying on top of regulatory changes, providing relevant information to senior leadership for sound decision making, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to provide the best possible outcomes while balancing costs and risks associated with the insurance industry.

Important knowledge skills and abilities to be successful in this role, include in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the insurance industry; excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; solid human relations skills; strong time management and prioritization capabilities; ability to collaborate with others at all levels, and a drive to take care of both operational accountabilities and people responsibilities in the best manner possible.

Minimum qualifications include an earned bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, (with a graduate degree preferred), 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance, with expertise in accounting, budgeting, operational finance, FP&A required. 5 years of progressive leadership experience and a CPA is strongly recommended as well as a current valid driver's license.

Senior leadership roles require primary on-site presence with some flexibility for In-State WFH. There may be evening and weekend hours on a periodic basis and moderate in-state travel, with some overnight travel possible. As a recognized BCBSWY employee, and member of the leadership team, we count on you to positively serve in the role of “Brand Ambassador” within the local community and/or geographical region. To your friends and neighbors - you ARE Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming!

BCBSWY Employees Enjoy:

Best-In-Class Health Insurance at minimal to no-cost for BCBSWY employees! PLUS many other benefits along with highly competitive compensation!

Our compensation program is reviewed for competitive market match on an annual basis and employees are eligible for annual merit increases. Monthly incentives that are based on individual and company performance are also available to eligible employees and members of our Sales Team can realize generous performance-based commissions.

At BCBSWY our employees are provided best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays in addition to PTO annually, plus 8 paid volunteer hours, various wellness programs, and a dress code of "Dress for Your Day!" which can mean jeans every day (depending on your role).

Serving Those Who Call Wyoming Home.

Our positions are all based in Wyoming. Depending on the department and the position, eligible employees may be offered limited In-Office/WFH flexibility (for those positions that are offered limited WFH, there will be a required number of In-Office days per week/month depending on department). Executive level employees are required to reside full-time in Wyoming.

Our Selection Process:

Typically includes the following (NOTE: process steps may differ depending on role applied for)

Review of your completed application and any additional submitted materials (e.g., cover letter, certifications, etc.) for minimum qualifications and skills alignment.
Confirmation of Wyoming residency, intent to become a Wyoming resident, or reasonable commuter distance if Colorado resident.
Recruiter Phone Screen.
Possible Self-Assessment and/or Questionnaire.
Initial interview with Hiring Manager.
Possible 2nd Interview with Hiring Manager and/or additional Team members.
Comprehensive Background Check.

BCBSWY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility; we DO NOT sponsor applicants for work visas.

BCBSWY is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the application, selection, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: HR@BCBSWY.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HR@BCBSWY.com

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