Accounting Manager - Remote - Minnetonka, MN or Cypress, CA

Position: Accounting Manager - Remote - Minnetonka, MN or Cypress, CA preferred
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Cypress, California, United States Salary: $91,700 - $163,700/year

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The Capitation Accounting Manager is responsible for leading a team of accounting professionals and overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, and close activities related to delegated payment arrangements. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial results through effective management of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and regulatory requirements.

The position plays a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial reporting, audit support, intercompany accounting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership, technical accounting expertise, and strategic insights to support business objectives while maintaining a solid control environment.
* Employees in jobs labeled with 'SCA' must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. The preferred locations for this position are Cypress, CA, or Minnetonka, MN. Employees whose primary residence is located within the designated commuting area of the Cypress, CA, Minneapolis, MN, or Washington, D.C. offices, regardless of city of residence, are required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of Capitation Accountants, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality deliverables and professional growth

Oversee the monthly financial close process for assigned areas, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements and related reporting

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses. Investigate and resolve reconciling items, including subledger-to-general ledger differences

Prepare, validate, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger reporting related to delegated payment arrangements

Perform and review variance analyses to identify and explain fluctuations, emerging trends, and deviations from budget/forecast, while providing actionable insights and recommendations

Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls

Collaborate with UHG affiliate companies to manage the accounting and reporting of capitation-related payments, accruals, receivables, and intercompany balances, ensuring accurate intersegment accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation of outstanding items

Manage internal, external, and regulatory audit activities, including the preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries

Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws Communicate financial information and business impacts effectively to leadership through clear analysis, reporting, and presentations

Partner with cross-functional teams to support…