Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), named one of the Best Large Companies to work for in 2017 by Kansas City’s Business Magazine, Ingram’s, seeks a CFO to oversee day-to-day financial operational issues and to provide direction for organizational strategic issues as well. GEHA is the second largest national health and dental plan serving civilian federal employees, retirees and their families. Covering 1.8 million lives worldwide, GEHA is financially strong with assets over $2 billion and premium income of $3.6 billion.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, and reporting to the CEO, Darren Taylor, the CFO is the chief steward of the financial health of the organization providing overall leadership and direction of finance, budget and accounting functions. The CFO plays a key role in developing and executing the strategic vision of the organization, specifically advising on the financial impact. The CFO works closely with the Audit Committee.
Candidates should preferably have an educational background in accounting and/or finance. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required. Public accounting experience is a plus. Candidates will have substantial financial and management leadership experience preferably achieved in a health care setting. Experience with a health plan or dealing with insurance related issues is a plus. This is an exciting role for a CFO who is a financial strategist and enjoys getting into the details of accounting and financial matters while providing overall financial strategic direction for the organization.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications is underway. Candidates should provide an up-to-date resume that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described. These materials should be submitted electronically via Witt/Kieffer's candidate portal which can be accessed here. Candidates can also find this portal via the Witt/Kieffer website at www.wittkieffer.com and select the "Become a Candidate" button. If you have trouble logging into the portal, please contact candidateportalsupport@wittkieffer.com. Information that cannot be sent electronically may be forwarded to:
