Finance Manager, National Guard

Finance Manager

The Role

The Finance Manager provides financial management and operational support across the organization to ensure the efficient and accurate handling of financial transactions. This role partners closely with internal departments and the finance team to manage daily financial activities, reporting, and payment processing. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple responsibilities.

This role is located in Staunton, VA. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds with 3-4 days in the office and up to1-2 days working remotely each week. 

What You Will Do

• Distribute internal financial and operational reports


• Process enrollment bonuses and Association fees, including issuing payments to State Guard Associations


• Monitor the Truist bank account for premium remittances from Eagle State administrators


• Verify commission payments for accuracy


• Enter claims invoices and checks into QuickBooks


• Enter premium payments and accounts payable transactions into INFOR


• Generate and issue premium refund checks


• Complete expense reports for the VP and Director, National Guard Market


• Process cash receipts and reconcile related activity


• Process bank transfers and set up ACH reimbursements for claims payments

The Ideal Candidate

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong customer service skills, including professional phone etiquette and the ability to demonstrate empathy


• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities


• Ability to understand and communicate state laws and regulations related to claims processing and adjudication


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, demanding environment


• Self‑motivated, proactive, and solution‑oriented


• Ability to adapt to changing systems, priorities, and environments


• Strong time‑management and organizational skills


• Advanced computer proficiency with quick and accurate typing skills

About Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) and 5Star Life

In 1947, AFBA emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later, our commitment to those who serve and to solving their unique problems remains core to everything we do. Founded to provide military members with a death benefit no one else would, we continue to embrace our mission and deliver benefits tailored to the real-life needs of all who serve today, including active duty, National Guard, and first responders. Providing protection to those who go in harm’s way, we ensure survivor and other benefits are available to all who serve, defend, and protect our great nation, no matter what. 5Star Life Insurance Company was founded in service and carry that mission today by committing to serve those who serve, from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running. Our commitment to our communities – rather than the bottom line- drives our business.

Benefits we offer:

• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)


• flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) 


• 401k plan with generous employer match


• paid time off


• paid holidays (12)


• life insurance


• short- and long-term disability insurance


• employee assistance program


• professional development & tuition reimbursement


• career growth opportunities


• on-site gym and locker rooms (Alexandria, VA office only)


• friendly, collaborative culture

Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans' statuses, disabilities, and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact Human Resources (hr@afba.com). EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.