Director, Finance - Payment Integrity

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

7d•$134,600 - $249,000

About The Position

Direct, negotiate, and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department and help formulate and administer the organization’s financial policies and procedures. The position monitors business processes and systems to assure the integrity of information and systems; oversees accurate and timely financial reporting; and reviews, communicates, and presents strategic plans, operating budgets, and forecasts. The Director establishes targets and measures appropriate for the site and linked to business unit and corporate objectives, evaluates program effectiveness, and ensures reporting accuracy. The role provides financial plans addressing performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives, and related matters; interprets financial reports for the management team; and serves as a contact for the State and corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters. The position also monitors legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective, coordinates political contribution activity, interacts with lobbyists, attends political fundraisers, and ensures compliance with political contribution statutes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of accounting, financial analysis, or finance-related experience.
Previous management experience, including responsibility for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing staff performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting, operations, financial analysis, information systems, and health care or insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, negotiate, and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department.
Help formulate and administer organization financial policies and procedures.
Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in information and systems.
Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets, and forecasts.
Establish site targets and measures linked to business unit and corporate objectives.
Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure reporting accuracy.
Provide financial plans addressing performance variances, operating alternatives, program initiatives, and investment initiatives.
Interpret financial reports for the management team.
Serve as a contact for the State and corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters.
Monitor legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective.
Coordinate political contribution activity, interact with lobbyists, attend political fundraisers, and ensure compliance with political contribution statutes.
Hire, train, assign work to, and manage the performance of staff.