Accounting Senior Advisor - Accounting Policy Strategic Optimization Program

Cigna Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Accounting Senior Advisor - Accounting Policy Strategic Optimization Program Role Summary Partner with leaders and accounting and finance subject matter experts to originate, quantify and execute qualified program opportunities Manage and develop processes to enable appropriate financial reporting and outcomes in support of strategic financial initiatives Design and maintain documentation, controls and policies relevant to strategic initiatives, the related GAAP accounting conclusions and the disposition of those initiatives under the Strategic Optimization Program, including presentation for executive leadership Consult proactively with technology and business operations leaders and finance personnel in executing on the objectives of the Strategic Optimization Program and its underlying initiatives in adherence with internal policy and FASB and SEC requirements. Consults with business accountants and leadership to provide technical accounting and reporting guidance in the context of the Strategic Optimization Program related to business decisions, products, transactions and/or other relevant circumstances or events, and to ensure alignment with finance partners. Areas of research may include but are not limited to Restructuring (ASC 420), Lease accounting (ASC 842), Property, Plant and Equipment (ASC 360) and SEC Regulation S-K. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field
CPA required.
5+ years relevant experience.
Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity
Proven ability to build effective relationships with business partners globally
Demonstrated competency in the area of professional savvy and negotiating
Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of management
Strong analytical skills
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Familiarity with Health Care, life insurance & investment accounting and terminology a plus
Experience in financial and operational auditing and review, as well as a broad range of business issues (acquisitions, divestitures, systems, benefits)

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders and accounting and finance subject matter experts to originate, quantify and execute qualified program opportunities
Manage and develop processes to enable appropriate financial reporting and outcomes in support of strategic financial initiatives
Design and maintain documentation, controls and policies relevant to strategic initiatives, the related GAAP accounting conclusions and the disposition of those initiatives under the Strategic Optimization Program, including presentation for executive leadership
Consult proactively with technology and business operations leaders and finance personnel in executing on the objectives of the Strategic Optimization Program and its underlying initiatives in adherence with internal policy and FASB and SEC requirements.
Consults with business accountants and leadership to provide technical accounting and reporting guidance in the context of the Strategic Optimization Program related to business decisions, products, transactions and/or other relevant circumstances or events, and to ensure alignment with finance partners.
Areas of research may include but are not limited to Restructuring (ASC 420), Lease accounting (ASC 842), Property, Plant and Equipment (ASC 360) and SEC Regulation S-K.

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