Manager of Accounting - Hybrid MN or Remote

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Location:

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Salary: $91,700 - $163,700/year

Job Area:
Finance Company:
United Health Group Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within Optum Rx Mail Service/Digital Pharmacies. The role will be heavily partnered with team members, leadership, and other functional partners throughout the organization.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role manages key accounting functions, including monthly pre-close and close processes, revenue and COGS recognition, inventory costing, Intercompany transactions, and other Gross Margin reporting

The position also provides leadership and development for a team of direct reports

Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices

Develop and maintain internal control structure, risk assessment and procedures for financial reporting

Resolve high level financial reporting issues

Assists in the monthly review of financial results; providing direction to peers and team members

Monthly analysis of P&L with variance commentary

Develop and process journal entries; revenue/expense accruals and activity

Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Supports Acquisition Cost Plus Client reconciliation and reporting

Assist in development and documentation of processing efficiencies

Support various projects as needed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent field5+ years of relevant and progressive financial analysis and solid analytic experience

Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines

Intermediate level of working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management to drive sound business decisions

Proven intermediate level of proficiency with Excel Proven excellent written and oral communication skills; solid executive presence

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience

Hyperion Essbase, Oracleand People Soft experience

PowerBI experience

Advanced excel and database management
* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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