Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Re-engineering

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN
•$159,300 - $273,200•Remote

About The Position

Optum is seeking a Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Re-engineering to help transform its accounting and finance function into a world-class, real-time financial operation across finance and accounting by 2029. The role drives process re-engineering and the implementation of best-in-class AI solutions and processes, with the goal of generating incremental IOI. It also leads a team of Six Sigma belts and participates in major initiatives involving new-product process design and large-scale business challenges. This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The role offers a salary range of $159,300 to $273,200 annually for full-time employment, with pay dependent on factors such as labor market, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of experience in accounting and finance re-engineering and/or advisory services in the accounting and finance space.
  • Possess one of the following: Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt, or Big 4 Senior Manager experience in the AI re-engineering space.
  • At least 2 years of AI re-engineering experience.
  • Expert-level knowledge of AI capabilities and technologies.
  • Advanced communication skills and the ability to understand current-state details, document gaps, and recommend improvements in executive presentations.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Healthcare experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Partner in strategic planning for the design and transformation of the accounting and finance function to achieve world-class real-time financials across finance and accounting by 2029.
  • Drive Optum process re-engineering to implement best-in-class AI solutions and processes and produce incremental IOI.
  • Lead a team of Six Sigma belts carrying out process re-engineering efforts.
  • Lead or participate in large-scale projects addressing new-product process design for finance and accounting, as well as special projects addressing large-scale problems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) contribution
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