Assistant Plan Controller

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

9d•$70,100 - $126,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist with the management of the financial affairs for all health plans. In this Assistant Plan Controller role, you will: Assist with the preparation of monthly financial analyses of operations for guidance of management. Assist with the preparation of reports which outline the company’s financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and future earnings. Assist with the preparation of statutory reports. Assist with the monitoring of business processes and systems to assure integrity in health plan financial reports and information and in systems of internal accounting control in compliance with GAAP and/or SSAP and Company policies and standards. Assist in the arrangement of audits of the health plan’s accounts. Provide financial and business analysis as required. Convey health plan needs to the appropriate parties for coordinated action. Help develop, implement and monitor program results. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in public accounting or healthcare industry
Advanced Excel skills are required, including XLOOKUPs, PivotTables, large data set analysis, and account reconciliations
Experience using Power Query and Power Automate

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
CPA preferred
experience with high-volume cash reconciliations
month-end close activities
process improvements
leading or mentoring staff
Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools to automate workflows, analyze information, and improve efficiency

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of monthly financial analyses of operations for guidance of management
Assist with the preparation of reports which outline the company’s financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and future earnings
Assist with the preparation of statutory reports
Assist with the monitoring of business processes and systems to assure integrity in health plan financial reports and information and in systems of internal accounting control in compliance with GAAP and/or SSAP and Company policies and standards
Assist in the arrangement of audits of the health plan’s accounts
Provide financial and business analysis as required
Convey health plan needs to the appropriate parties for coordinated action
Help develop, implement and monitor program results