Director of Finance - Hartford, CT

UnitedHealth Group•Hartford, CT

4d•$134,600 - $230,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for the day-day management of the Finance and Treasury, Actuarial and Reporting teams and their performance as it relates to business goals and objectives. This position will work with key leaders to ensure that the business is operating effectively, with sound financial analysis, and with appropriate financial and operating controls in place.

Requirements

7+ years of finance, accounting or underwriting experience
7+ years working with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders
3+ years of managing teams
Experience in a matrixed environment within a large organization
Experience managing monthly reporting or financial planning and analysis
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Must be in Hartford office and live close enough to come to the office 3-days a week

Nice To Haves

CPA/MBA
Healthcare Industry
Prior external client-facing experience
Prior experience presenting financial results

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing financial analysis of development and operational results against the budget
Work side-by side with the Business Team and/or Finance personnel within Optum and/or across other aspects of UnitedHealth Group, to fully understand the business and support the financial goals and objectives. Develop and implement controls to support these goals/objectives as needed
Provide analysis and support for developing ideas, programs and projects. Support client specific implementations
Develop systems for key financial and operating initiatives, as needed
Directly supervise key financial operating personnel as required; effectively support and promote the development of staff
Lead Finance Reporting and Actuarial Team Supporting Railroad Business (manage 4 direct reports)
Key client contact on monthly results reporting to client
Support Annual Financial Audit of the Customers’ Plans
Manage customer reporting team deliverables, including: Statistical claim reporting details, Statistical claim and cost of care program analysis, Plan contribution and expenditure reporting
Overall Funding Responsibilities
Lead contact for coordination with all external vendors
Produce monthly funding reports - highlight contributions and expenditures relative to projections
Lead trend projection discussions for medical, behavioral and Rx trend projections with internal and external partners
Understand how unique eligibility requirements translate into funding implications
Lead financial contact for internal budgeting requirements
Collective Bargaining Support
Lead research and response to ad hoc client requests related to collective bargaining
Lead data discussion with all client actuaries - each year we receive detailed claim information requests from multiple external consultants