Accounting Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Mount Kisco, NY

9h•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position will be responsible to oversee core business accounting duties: JE’s, account reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, controls/audit, etc. Position will manage 3-4 staff members. Important goal for the upcoming year is to identify opportunities for functionalization, standardization, and overall improvements within business and across the region. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field
5+ years of accounting experience
Demonstrated intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)
Demonstrated familiarity in working with large data sets

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials
Month-end close experience
Financial statement preparation
Demonstrated solid attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner, solving complex accounting issues and transactions
Proven solid oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic working environment
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

Oversee staff who execute monthly SG&A / Other income / Cash JE’s, Recons, Estimates, etc.
Coordinate Month-end results – report actuals and variances to Forecast to various parties
Manage relationships and information sharing across departments
Evolve business structure / create more functional alignment & create efficiencies in processes
Audit and control oversight
Special projects
Research & resolve issues