Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Responsible for managing the annual budget process, developing / maintaining forecast models, and analysis for the local company. Develop, interpret, and implement complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges. Denver, CO based candidates are preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Forecasting, Budgeting & Monthly Financial Close
  • Partners with Sr. and departmental leaders to oversee the budget creation and periodic forecasting
  • Develops cost/benefit analyses and staffing needs for key strategies or initiatives
  • Participates and develops company-wide business plan and strategies
  • Assists in performing monthly reporting around our financial close and variance analysis to budget or forecast
• SG&A management
  • Manage the reporting and analysis of SG&A month end close
  • Research and understand business operations to identify cost cutting initiatives
  • Lead, track, and follow up with Sr. leaders on SG&A efficiency initiatives
  • Oversee the improvement of SG&A management reporting on a detailed and segmented basis to ensure cost tracking and containment with Sr. leaders
  • Partner with operational Sr. leaders to assist in setting statistical metrics to enhance awareness of operational performance and decisions around FTE management
• Acquisition Analysis and Presentation
  • Perform detailed financial and qualitative analysis on potential acquisitions of provider groups and network deals
  • Perform valuation analyses, including multi-year discounted cash flow calculations, and analyses of tax return information
• Capital Reporting and Analysis
  • Participate and oversee month end capital closing process
  • Assist in capital project cost development and ongoing cost tracking
  • Maintain master files of capital projects, track capital funding status

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or accounting
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in finance and/or accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Advanced / Expert knowledge with Microsoft Excel
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license or MBA
• Experience with Hyperion database and PeopleSoft
• Leadership experience with ability to develop others and create a positive team-based work environment
• Executive presence with strong communications and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders (ability to translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences)
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and multi-task under pressure
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical abilities and an understanding of cost accounting principles and the relationship between revenues, expenses, and volume of service
• Problem solver, detail oriented, reliable, and a self-starter

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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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