Manager of Lease Accounting

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Accounting to join its Accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of enterprise-wide lease accounting reporting and regulatory filings, including oversight and support of lease accounting activities for acquired and non-real estate integrated businesses. The position serves as a key partner to stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, M&A, and Lease Administration, driving consistent application of accounting policies and processes. Additionally, this role is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment by ensuring financial controls are appropriately designed, monitored, and remediated as needed to support compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent field
8+ years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated experience: Solving moderately complex lease accounting problems
Demonstrated experience: Working as a member of a cross-functional team
Demonstrated experience: Supporting a month-end close process
Demonstrated experience: Providing customer support in a highly matrixed organization
Demonstrated experience: Researching US GAAP accounting policies and translating the findings into practical application
CoStar Accounting & ASC 842 experience
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Licensed CPA (or expired CPA)
PeopleSoft & Hyperion Essbase experience

Responsibilities

Drive the design and standardization of lease accounting processes for newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and compliance requirements
Serve as the subject matter expert on ASC 842, advising acquired businesses on lease accounting matters to drive consistent enterprise-wide application of GAAP
Partner cross-functionally with Corporate SEC Reporting to ensure timely and accurate preparation of lease-related disclosures and footnotes for quarterly and annual reporting
Subject matter expert for CoStar Lease Accounting tool
Single point of contact for acquired entities for Lease Accounting for UHG
Lead, mentor, and develop team members to maximize engagement, performance, and career growth
Collaborate with M&A and lease administration teams to ensure acquired businesses are accurately established and maintained within CoStar lease administration and accounting systems
Monitor compliance with financial controls and identify, remediate, and prevent gaps in accounting processes