Job Description
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses UnitedHealthcare and Optum working to build a better health system for all. Here your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is an individual contributor within a team responsible for business Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and System and Organization Control (SOC) governance processes within the broader UHG Internal Audit and Advisory Services (IAAS) team. This position assists with the scoping documentation and certification of financial reporting controls supporting SEC statutory and customer SOC reporting for various enterprise entities. This role supports the creation of ICFR methodology training and the implementation of ICFR process improvements that drive operational efficiency quality and financial performance. In addition the position regularly interacts with external auditors and regulatory examiners as well as executive management of the organization.
This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with financial statement scoping to determine focus of annual ICFR programs including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Model Audit Rule (MAR) and FDIC Improvement Act (FDICIA)
- Project manage the completion of ICFR and SOC testing collaboratively with the UHG IAAS team and external auditors to ensure timely completion in adherence with required customer SOC report issuance dates and financial filings
- Champion and cultivate the ICFR culture within the business by developing relationships with control owners and executives to understand the business and relevant key controls educating management on ICFR and SOC requirements and providing guidance to enhance the control environment
- Coordinate and facilitate SOC report exam meetings and requests between the business and external auditors
- Create and/or maintain SOC report system descriptions and process flow documentation that reflect the control environment data flow and key controls
- Communicate status and results of ICFR and SOC testing with senior management external auditors and regulatory stakeholders
- Evaluate and document ICFR and SOC deficiency conclusions and assist with remediation planning
- Identify opportunities to enhance ICFR and SOC governance processes through automation process optimization and AI enablement to improve efficiency and quality
- Create and facilitate training to internal testing teams on a broad range of ICFR topics
- Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company
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 technology or related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant business experience including internal audit or public accounting experience
- Solid understanding of risks and controls and their practical application
- Proven solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
- Proven solid oral and written communication skills
- Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant assurance certification (eg CPA)
- Experience with SOC report exam testing and/or coordination
- Health insurance or related insurance experience
- Public accounting experience
- Experience working with data analytics and data visualization tools
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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91700 to $163700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting finance technology or related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant business experience including internal audit or public accounting experience
- Solid understanding of risks and controls and their practical application
- Proven interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
- Relevant assurance certification (eg CPA)
- Experience with SOC report exam testing and/or coordination
- Health insurance or related insurance experience
- Public accounting experience
- Experience working with data analytics and data visualization tools
What the Team is Saying
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
- Parental & Family Support—Six weeks of paid parental leave up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave Bright Horizons back‑up care and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability Calm app membership tuition reimbursement commuter and FSA accounts and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
Optum Insights
What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
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