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VP Finance Technology & Integration

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America's largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network, serving millions of customers nationwide.

Highmark Health

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 185k-335k USD

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Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Finance Technology and Integration will be be a critical member of the finance leadership team responsible for defining and executing the enterprise's 5-year finance IT strategy and leading all finance-related integration activities for affiliations. The incumbent acts as a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of finance processes and technology, capable of driving transformation and ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Finance IT Strategy & Stakeholder Relationships

    • Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive 5-year technology strategy for the finance organization that aligns with the enterprise's strategic goals.

    • Partner with IT, business leaders, and business unit finance to translate business needs into technology solutions and create a roadmap for the evolution of our finance systems, including ERP, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and reporting platforms.

    • Oversee the selection, prioritization, implementation, and optimization of all financial systems and technologies.

    • Manage relationships with key technology vendors and consulting partners.

    • Stay up to date on the latest finance technology trends and best practices.

  • Finance IT Execution & Compliance

    • Direct the development, requirements-gathering, business process mapping, data conversion, systems configuration, testing, deployment, documentation, and updates for all Finance systems.

    • Lead the development, testing, implementation/adoption, and scaling of AI use cases for finance with appropriate governance.

    • Develop and track key performance indicators to assess achievement of goals, milestones, and efficiency/productivity.

    • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to automate processes, enhance data analytics, and improve efficiency within the finance function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive finance transformation initiatives.

    • Ensure the integrity, security, and accuracy of all financial systems and data.

    • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to finance technology and data privacy.

  • Finance Integration of Affiliations:

    • Lead the finance integration workstream for all strategic affiliations from due diligence through post-affiliation integration.

    • Develop and implement a scalable and repeatable playbook for finance integration to ensure consistency and efficiency.

    • Direct the integration of financial reporting, planning, accounting policies, and internal controls for acquired entities.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Corporate Development, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure a holistic and successful integration process.

    • Oversee the integration of financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition and data migration.

    • Provide regular updates to the executive leadership team on integration progress, risks, and synergies.

  • Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 10 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.

  • 10 years of experience with modern ERP and FP&A systems (e.g., Oracle, Anaplan, Workday).

  • 10 years with proven record of developing and executing IT strategy and transformation initiatives.

  • 10 years of Demonstrated leadership experience in finance integration.

Preferred

  • 5 years of experience in healthcare industry.

  • 5 years of experience with both large-scale, enterprise-wide systems and nimble, competitive financial technology solutions.

SKILLS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Related field or 6 years experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Business, Accounting or Related field.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • None

Preferred

  • None

Language (Other than English):

  • None

Travel Required:

  • 25% - 50%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

  • Office-Based or Remote Position

Physical work site required

  • Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$185,000.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$335,000.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

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Salary: 185k-335k USD

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Bachelor degree

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10 years minimum

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About Highmark Health

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We are a national, blended health organization, passionately delivering on our mission: To create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best. We're 44,000 employees strong — and proud to be serving millions of customers across the U.S. every day. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We're also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 175 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

Highmark Health was established in Pittsburgh in 2013 to ensure delivery of health care at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost to customers through our diverse portfolio of health care-related businesses. The parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and enGen (formerly HM Health Solutions), Highmark Health today leads a national health and wellness enterprise that also ranks as America's third largest integrated health care delivery and financing system. While Highmark Health as an enterprise is relatively new, some of our affiliates and their predecessors have a proud legacy of providing health care in their communities for more than 175 years. Our financial position reflects stability, with our year-end 2023 consolidated revenues totaling $27.1 billion. We are focused on leveraging the many benefits of our operating model to achieve health care that is better coordinated, delivered closer to home, and that better deploys technologies and innovation to support our mission. The system urgently needs breakthrough ideas, innovative solutions and new visionaries to champion change. So we're challenging the status quo at every touchpoint. We've stepped up — to be the catalysts that ignite a revolution — through our unique blended health approach.

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Retirement Package

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

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