Internal Controls Senior Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

This position will work with other members of the Financial Internal Controls team to assist in the delivery of the internal controls framework across Optum. The framework is comprised of tools and methodologies that enable management to identify control requirements, implement and test the necessary controls and to report on their subsequent effectiveness. The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and control activities, collaborate across departments, successfully manage stakeholders and are key attributes that a successful candidate will need to demonstrate. This position manage activities across various internal control initiatives including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SSAE16, FDICIA and the Model Audit Rule (MAR).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist ICFR Managers with annual and ongoing risk assessments
  
• Facilitate planning  the internal control audits based on scope and risk assessments
  
• Demonstrate and apply a clear understanding of internal control technical and regulatory requirements (SOX/MAR/FDICIA/SSAE16)
  
• Work with business partners to create process maps and control matrices for new and updated processes
  
• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with Internal Audit  and other risk and control professionals across the organization
  
• Ensure audit procedures completed address the objectives, scope and risks of the audit program, and review documentation for adherence to expected standards and guidelines.  Review all testing results and related conclusions
  
• Prepare and educate business partners and control owners on requirements and expectations for internal controls assessments
  
• Develop strong relationships with key business stakeholders to develop a thorough understanding of the business, relevant financial reporting risks and core processes
  
• Support ICFR Managers and business partners in the successful execution of the quarterly SOX self-certification process
  
• Support ICFR Managers with ad-hoc projects to assess risks and improve controls for newly acquired entities or special projects as requested by the business
  
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of control activities to the Director of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and to business stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in audit, accounting and/or internal controls
  
• Public accounting or SOX Experience
  
• Track record of effective project management skills

• Professional qualification (CPA, CIA)
  
• Managed healthcare or insurance industry experience
  
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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