Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting

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.

The Accounting Manager leads the preparation and review of financial statements and ensures accurate, timely close processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role oversees variance analysis, reconciliations, and audit support while serving as a key liaison to auditors. The position also supports corporate accounting initiatives, cross-functional reporting, and process improvements, and provides leadership to staff while promoting strong internal controls and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation and analysis of quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of operation, statements of cash flows, statements of changes in equity, and footnotes
• Perform and oversee quarterly financial statements variance analysis
• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and act as a key point of contact for auditors
• Communicate effectively with business partners, leadership, accounting teams, and auditors 
• Review 401k employee benefit plan financial statements
• Support corporate accounting initiatives and provide backup for key accounting activities as needed
• Partner with finance teams on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement projects

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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
• CPA
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 busy seasons in public accounting
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Proven ability to comprehend and apply generally accepted accounting principles, and research and analyze accounting related issues
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff
• Proven ability to build and maintain solid working relationships across the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 experience
• Healthcare experience
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
• Workiva experience

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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.