Manager Accounting & Financial Reporting - 003245

Summary:

This position is charged with designing, implementing and maintaining appropriate policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, which is compliant with GAAP, Statutory (STAT) and other regulatory requirements including accurate and timely processing of financial data for the entity(ies) and the creation of complete and accurate financial reports for internal and external purposes. This individual utilizes strategic thinking, management techniques and analytical know-how to define business requirements and drives the Accounting and Financial Reporting teams toward "best in class" procedures and processes, ensuring that functional deliverables are achieved.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Ensures the complete, accurate and timely processing of financial data and reporting for the Health Plan and subsidiaries. Reviews internal and external monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (GAAP and STAT). Ensures all reporting deadlines are met and that ongoing process improvement initiatives are realized. Directs the analysis of financial results, ensuring that senior management questions / inquiries are addressed in a timely manner.

• Ensures compliance with the Company's existing financial policies and procedures (both GAAP and STAT); ensures that proper operational procedures, financial policies, and internal controls are followed by the accounting and financial reporting team. Drives the recommended / required revision of or modification to policies and procedures as needed to ensure movement toward "best in class."

• Works with the staff of the Accounting and Financial Reporting teams to execute on special projects and the implementation of process improvements.

• Communicates and collaborates across the organization to execute on enterprise-wide priorities and strategic initiatives.

• Fosters an environment that encourages the development of the accounting and financial reporting staff to ensure personal and professional growth by assembling a group of talented individuals to encourage strong morale, responsibility, collaboration and success.

• Directs research of new accounting standards and technical issues analyzing their relevance for and impact to the Health Plan and subsidiaries in both statutory accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Acts as a liaison with external auditors, including but not limited to 1) the Company's independent auditing firm, (2) Insurance Department examiners, and (3) auditors representing other departments of states and the Federal government.

• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

• Maintains knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensures that all activities are compliant with these requirements.

• Conducts periodic staff meetings to include timely distribution and education related to departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.

• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business with a minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Systems Analysis, or related fields.

• MBA or CPA preferred.

• Minimum of four (4) years of management or related experience in the coordination of functional groups and/or project teams.

• High integrity and interpersonal skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, and to influence others through effective communication channels and management skills. Ability to think strategically, craft a vision and develop robust operational action plans.

• Ability to increase effectiveness and confidence of employees through skill development, coaching, mentoring and feedback. Supports individual adaptation to change.

• Ability to manage processes, analyze information, develop standards, and manage performance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; the flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify root causes of business and/or workflow problems and determine innovative sources for solutions and opportunities.

• Ability to make critical decisions that impact the department and the Company's finances.

• Ability to provide proactive and creative solutions to business problems.

• Knowledge of business risk management and variability concepts, Enterprise business risk management, or business risk management within a function, area or business process.

• Financial systems knowledge required.

• Healthcare Insurance or related industry background / experience preferred.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• Regional travel as required to support project / business requirements

One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.

Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know diversity helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

We aspire to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups to apply.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation, and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing workforce diversity, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)