Controller / Director of Accounting - La Palma, California

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)
 
Assists Chief Financial Officer, senior leadership and regional controller in exercising appropriate oversight of financially-related functions and internal controls, including establishing and implementing policies and procedures for those areas of responsibility. Oversees all activity related to producing an accurate, consistent, and timely monthly close and annual audit, as well as the trade accounts payable, medical claims, capitation, commissions and payroll functions. Works with the Chief Financial Officer and regional controller to set long and short-term goals for the department and to establish best practice policies and processes.    
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Oversight of general ledger, including monthly balances sheet & bank account reconciliation’s, financial statement preparation & submission, and the overall month end close process
Reviews and provides logical explanations for monthly, quarterly, and annual variances in general ledger accounts
Working with the CFO and regional controller, directs and coordinates all accounting policies, procedures and maintains appropriate internal control safeguards to ensure systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards
Acts as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including the DMHC and health plans, in providing required financial reports and information both on a regular and ad-hoc basis
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with internal/external presentations as needed.  Presents analyses to senior management
Reviews and approves all disbursement activity, including regular claims and trade payable payments, bi-weekly payroll, and monthly capitation payments
Coordinates all banking activities, including payroll funding, fraudulent checks, stop payments, wire transfers and online banking, with bank representatives
Acts as a liaison with Corporate Risk Management regarding E&O, D&O, general liability, and workers compensation coverage and questions
Reviews health plan revenue and receipts before upload to accounting system
Provides oversight of daily and monthly cash trends
Reviews monthly IBNR calculation for multiple IPA’s and product lines prior to entry by staff
Ensures timely and successful completion of all external audits, including required IPA annual audits, regulatory audits and internal audits
Coordinates the accurate and timely filing of all regulatory reports including DMHC financial statements & quarterly tax filings
Assures department is adequately staffed with qualified personnel, evaluations are performed timely, and job descriptions are current.  Provides regular feedback and coaching
Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with P&P for supervised function
 
 
 
 
 

Required Qualifications:

BS / BA degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline
Strong Knowledge of accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
8 plus years of progressive career experience in Accounting
2 plus years of Healthcare accounting experience
Demonstrated understanding and experience with financial reporting, revenue cycle management, accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, treasury, audit, tax, payroll, information technology and IBNR
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate the financial condition of the organization to the CFO, regional controller and other members of the leadership team
Treats company resources and property with respect and in a manner that reflects awareness of financial responsibility
Embraces diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a friendly and respectful manner. Supports teamwork and cooperation with work partners in daily activities Readily volunteers to assist co-workers complete tasks
Proactive self-starter and change agent
Strong intelligence, both in critical thinking and conceptual reasoning
Confidence to make good decisions in a timely manner
Ethical leader able to set high standards in business ethics and decision making
Preferred Qualifications:

PeopleSoft experience
CPA, MBA
IPA or Medical Group experience
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
 
Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
 
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
 
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
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