Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your strategic vision can shape the future of a company? At Keenan, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Vice President of Operations to join our executive team. As a leading insurance brokerage firm, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions to our clients. In this pivotal role, you will oversee our operations, streamline processes, and lead a talented team to achieve new heights of efficiency and success. If you are ready to make a significant impact and be a part of a forward-thinking organization, we want to hear from you!

Join Our Team as a Senior Vice President of Operations!

Keenan, an Accretive company, is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm meeting the insurance needs of hospitals, public entities and California school districts. Keenan specializes in providing consulting services in the areas of: employee benefits, workers' compensation, loss control, financial, and property & liability.

The SVP will take full responsibility for overseeing Keenan Operations, including Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and Facilities. Ensure seamless coordination with Keenan Region and AP Corporate to achieve operational excellence.

• Information & Analysis: Prepare requested information and analyses for Leadership and Upper Management as needed.
• Company Structure: Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Keenan Company Structure.
• Reporting: Review and analyze the monthly reporting package.
• Financial Forecasting: Collaborate with Finance to forecast, monitor, and revise financial numbers, and communicate updates to various management levels on a monthly basis.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with platform leadership teams by department or functional area to understand their needs and support their initiatives.
• Internal Controls: Ensure effective internal controls through timely and accurate reporting of monthly consolidated financial results, supported by a robust Internal Control structure.
• Captive Transactions: Monitor and review all Captive.
• Production Process: Develop a detailed understanding of the Production Process and the specific rules for each business type.
• Chief Pricing Officer: Act as the Company’s Chief Pricing Officer.
• Compensation Committee: Serve as a member of the Keenan Compensation Committee, approving all salary adjustments.
• Culture Development: Collaborate with Keenan HR and Marketing to drive and maintain Keenan culture.
• Facilities Management: Oversee all facilities needs.
• IT Oversight: Approve all IT expenditures and processes.
• Legal Coordination: Ensure all legal needs for Keenan are met in coordination with local, regional, and corporate legal teams.
• HR Coordination: Ensure all HR needs for Keenan are met in coordination with local, regional, and corporate HR teams.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 10 years of Insurance Brokerage experience required.
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in IT systems and infrastructure management.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices and legal compliance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.  

• Experience with a G/L or Accounting package is required.

• Workday experience is a plus. 

To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:   

• Competitive base salary.   
• Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days.
• Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options.    
• Company match 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!   
• Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers.    
• Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists.   
• Pet benefits & discounts.    
• Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout our company.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is $280,000.00 to $350,000.00 (US Dollar) annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Remote work environment flexibility.

Accretive is a collection of elite specialty and wholesale agencies supported by experienced industry leaders. Our expertise is broad, and our innovative culture runs deep. We value relationships above all else and consistently deliver best in class customized solutions and service you can trust.

Accretive is passionate about fueling our clients’ innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive.  We are proud to be one of the largest brokers in the country, but we’re even prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.

Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us. Accretive is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. Accretive is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!