Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will be a key contributor to the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team, supporting the Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. This role focuses on delivering value to the Company and external users through accurate and efficient preparation of both financial statements and key internal financial reports. It also supports the implementation and ongoing application of various accounting standards, helping ensure management has the information it needs to make sound business decisions.

Within this role, the Manager will work closely with teams across multiple organizations of the business, as well as external parties. The ideal candidate must be able to work at a technical level (accounting research) and at a tactical level (analyzing data, application of accounting standards and problem solving).

• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements.
• Supports IPO readiness initiatives across financial reporting and technical accounting, including audit-readiness, SEC reporting preparation, and reporting infrastructure improvements.
• Maintains a strong focus on internal controls over financial statement preparation, including identifying gaps and helping build out and mature the control environment.
• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Assists with building, maintaining, and continuously refining accounting policies, and serves as a primary point of contact for related inquiries.
• Prepares and reviews governance and stakeholder materials and presentations (e.g., Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, lender reporting, and other ad-hoc requests).
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes ad-hoc reports for executive management.
• Provides support to internal and external auditors.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements process improvements to simplify, standardize, and streamline processes, including documenting standard operating procedures.
• Supports research into accounting or disclosure issues as they arise, with opportunities to draft technical accounting memos and support the implementation of new accounting standards, as needed.

• Required 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation
• Proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills
• Strong proficiency with US GAAP
• Demonstrated technical skills including: ability to research complex accounting literature and technical analysis with thorough level of documentation
• Candidate must be a pro-active self-starter with solid time…