Accounting Director

HealthPartners • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring a Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting is
responsible for overseeing fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for assigned
areas of the organization.
The Director will work closely with leaders across
finance and operations in support of the HealthPartners organization and its
mission and vision. Director possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of
accounting principles and other regulatory statutes and provides strategy and
guidance to departments throughout the HealthPartners enterprise.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people
working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that
encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard
work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health
insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations,
including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together
research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical
professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve
lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working
together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health
equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for
change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse
talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We
offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life,
including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally,
and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

• BA/BS in accounting or business-related field.
• 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably to the senior leadership level.
• Adept in accounting methods, and techniques according to GAAP, GAS and FASB rulings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge in accounting methods and techniques according to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rulings
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems
• Strong analytical, written and communication skills
• Ability to organize and delegate work efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/MBA
• Accounting in Healthcare environment
• Knowledge of financial systems including Oracle Fusion and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing, monitoring and maintaining an appropriate internal control environment.
• Responsible for the timing and accuracy of the financial close process.
• Directs the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal purposes.
• Prepares financial summaries and variance analysis and communicates results with internal customers.
• Conducts analysis and reporting to understand trends, variances and identify opportunities.
• Responsible for understanding and providing input into the cost allocation methods between organizations and divisions within HealthPartners.
• Works with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to support the organization’s internal financial analysis and reporting.
• Provides financial analysis on corporate major projects and initiatives with multi-million dollar impacts to the business.
• Builds effective working relationships with senior level executives and departmental leaders within the organization and become an integral part of the management team and financial advocate for the divisions.
• Provides other financial analysis and projects as requested by senior management:
• Performs other duties as requested by management
• Pro forma modeling
• Benchmarking
• Forecasting financial results
• Budget preparation

Benefits

• As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees