Senior Financial Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

48d•Remote

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Sr Financial Consultant to oversee the development, maintenance, and compliance of our indirect rate structures and estimating system in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements. This role is integral to ensuring cost competitiveness, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all government contracting activities. 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, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a government contracting environment
Proven experience managing indirect rate structures and government-compliant estimating systems
Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA/DCMA audit processes
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) and government cost proposal tools
Prior responsibility for DFARS-compliant estimating or accounting business systems

Responsibilities

Indirect Rates Management
Develop, maintain, and monitor indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A, service centers, etc.) in compliance with FAR, CAS, and corporate policies
Prepare annual provisional billing rate submissions and analyze incurred cost submissions for government customers
Perform variance analysis between provisional, forecasted, and actual rates; recommend adjustments and corrective actions
Partner with operational and project management teams to assess cost impacts of indirect rate changes
Support audits and negotiations with CMS related to indirect rates
Estimating System Management
Lead the maintenance of the company's estimating system to meet DFARS Business System requirements
Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls for consistent and compliant cost estimating practices
Coordinate cost proposal development with capture, program management, operations, and procurement teams
Provide training to proposal teams on estimating methodologies, cost element development, and documentation standards
Conduct self-assessments and internal reviews to ensure system readiness for government audits
Compliance & Audit Support
Serve as primary liaison with auditors and contracting officers for matters related to indirect rates and estimating processes
Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15, DFARS, and CAS related to pricing, cost allowability, and allocation
Lead responses to audit findings, corrective action implementation, and policy updates
Strategic Financial Planning
Provide financial modeling and rate impact analysis to support business development and strategic pricing decisions
Support long-range planning and forecasting of indirect cost pools and base structures
Collaborate with leadership to align rate strategies with competitive positioning and profitability goals