Manager Financial Accounting/Reporting/Analysis

About the role

The Manager Financial Accounting/Reporting/Analysis is responsible for accounting and project teams, in support of the Federal Government Solutions Wellpoint Federal Solutions federal businesses.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating month end close, including review of journal entries and reconciliations, monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, and complex and comprehensive analysis of financial results.
• Ensures proper revenue recognition by contract.
• Oversees sales and use tax calculations and submission.
• Manages Aged Receivables and prepares monthly variance explanations for Billed and Unbilled Accounts Receivable balances.
• Facilitates year end processing and closing in Costpoint (accounting system book of record).
• Oversees invoicing, coordinating additional requirements for updates to provisional rates, incurred cost submission adjustments, and final negotiation of indirect rates.
• Establishes standard operating procedures and desk procedures for accounting team activities.
• Optimizes company profit by ensuring contract costs are perpetually reconciled with invoicing (Booked to Billed), which also facilitates efficient contract close out.
• Prepares annual financial statements and quarterly Board of Director financial deck.
• Manages SOX and other internal controls.
• Coordinates and leads critical and complex projects.
• Prepares internal management reporting and manages internal and external audits.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Requirements

Requires BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business and minimum of 8 years progressively more responsible experience in a Controller or senior financial management position with a medium to large insurance company; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Skills

CPA, CFM or CMA designation preferred. MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Schedule

This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.