Leads enterprise accounting and controllership functions, including financial close, journal entry review, US GAAP, IFRS and SOX compliance, balance sheet integrity, variance analysis, risk management and financial reporting. Manages global finance teams, succession planning and employee development while partnering with executives, audit, tax, treasury, HR and IT. Drives governance, stakeholder satisfaction, finance transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requisition Number: 2385850
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.
Finance leader responsible for financial controllership, operational excellence, stakeholder management, digital transformation and talent development across enterprise finance functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Success Measures:
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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.
Finance leader responsible for financial controllership, operational excellence, stakeholder management, digital transformation and talent development across enterprise finance functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Individual Contributor
- Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
- Review complex journal entries, accruals and adjustments
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and SOX
- Drive balance sheet integrity and financial statement reviews
- Perform variance analysis, financial storytelling and risk management
- People Leadership
- Lead managers, team leads and accountants
- Develop succession plans and coaching programs
- Drive engagement, retention and capability building
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Controllers, Directors and Business Leaders
- Lead governance reviews and executive presentations
- Manage escalations and strengthen stakeholder satisfaction
- Collaborate with Audit, Tax, Treasury, HR and IT teams
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce
- MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, and ACCA
- 12+ years of Finance & Accounting experience
- 5+ years leading large global teams
- Techno-Functional Capabilities
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, BlackLine and OneStream
- Advanced analytics using Power BI and Excel
- Ability to lead RPA, AI and workflow automation initiatives
- Ability drive Lean, Six Sigma and finance transformation programs.
Success Measures:
- Close cycle adherence
- Audit and compliance results
- Employee engagement and retention
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Automation and productivity benefits
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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