Director of Finance - Hartford, CT

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is accountable for the day-day management of the Finance and Treasury, Actuarial and Reporting teams and their performance as it relates to business goals and objectives. This position will work with key leaders to ensure that the business is operating effectively, with sound financial analysis, and with appropriate financial and operating controls in place.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing financial analysis of development and operational results against the budget
• Work side-by side with the Business Team and/or Finance personnel within Optum and/or across other aspects of UnitedHealth Group, to fully understand the business and support the financial goals and objectives. Develop and implement controls to support these goals/objectives as needed
• Provide analysis and support for developing ideas, programs and projects. Support client specific implementations
• Develop systems for key financial and operating initiatives, as needed
• Directly supervise key financial operating personnel as required; effectively support and promote the development of staff 
• Lead Finance Reporting and Actuarial Team Supporting Railroad Business (manage 4 direct reports)
• Key client contact on monthly results reporting to client
• Support Annual Financial Audit of the Customers' Plans
• Manage customer reporting team deliverables, including:
• Statistical claim reporting details
• Statistical claim and cost of care program analysis
• Plan contribution and expenditure reporting
• Overall Funding Responsibilities
  • Lead contact for coordination with all external vendors
  • Produce monthly funding reports - highlight contributions and expenditures relative to projections
  • Lead trend projection discussions for medical, behavioral and Rx trend projections with internal and external partners
  • Understand how unique eligibility requirements translate into funding implications
• Lead financial contact for internal budgeting requirements
• Collective Bargaining Support
  • Lead research and response to ad hoc client requests related to collective bargaining
  • Lead data discussion with all client actuaries - each year we receive detailed claim information requests from multiple external consultants

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of finance, accounting or underwriting experience
• 7+ years working with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders
• 3+ years of managing teams
• Experience in a matrixed environment within a large organization
• Experience managing monthly reporting or financial planning and analysis 
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Must be in Hartford office and live close enough to come to the office 3-days a week 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/MBA
• Healthcare Industry
• Prior external client-facing experience 
• Prior experience presenting financial results

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 $134,600 - $230,800 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.