Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
This position serves as a key liaison between the Cost Accounting/Finance function and the other divisions throughout the organization. This role is responsible for analyzing data, performs various Cost Accounting functions requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing corporate data and financial transactions of the organization. This position also provides financial support to the business, through analysis of cost accounting documents and results; and interacts regularly with business owners, data suppliers, and other finance division teams. This role is responsible for optimizing accounting systems and processes, enhancing reporting capabilities and ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations. Additionally, this role helps prepare and produce statutory and financial reports for regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, along with analyzing financial trends, validating data accuracy, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements. This role collaborates with other Finance departments to define reporting specifications, methods, and timelines, prioritizing requests to meet regulatory deadlines in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares various financial reports for inclusion in consolidated financial reports and the corporate financial planning calculations.
• Analyze financial trends, verify data accuracy, and collaborate with other stakeholders to define reporting specifications, methods, and procedures.
• Provides required documentation for internal and external audit requests.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and recommended actionable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Statutory regulations, CAS, FAR, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Responds to manager, director, and executive inquiries, handles special requests, and research complex accounting topics and projects.  Communicate with corporate management on accounting/financial processes and regulatory requirements. Prepare financial data for presentation to upper management. Coordinates, reviews, and analyzes quarterly and annual financial report submissions to ensure corporate compliance with applicable regulations, laws, or guidelines.  Gathers, compiles, and interprets information collected through financial analyses to identify trends and provide insight for decision making.
• Develops, coordinates, and verifies data for statutory filings. Creates specifications for generating regulatory statistics and develops procedures for accurate calculation and presentation of results.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or technical training OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 

Experience: 5 years experience in a finance, accounting or an analytical role within finance sector or quantitative analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or MBA strongly preferred. Healthcare insurance industry experience strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient with financial analysis software (i.e., Delphi Technology, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, Longview).
• Proficient with database entry and query software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

  Salary Range: $66,888 - $132,847
  

  Salary Range Disclaimer

  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

  Department

  Operational and Management 

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

  Where To Apply

  Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

  Federal Disc/Physical Demand

  Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

  Sponsorship in US

  Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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