Lead Financial Analyst - Washington, United States - CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Oversees various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting and analysis. Provides financial support to the business, including but not limited to cost accounting, revenue recognition, subcontractor financial management, At Risk coordination, forecasting and EAC development, variance analysis, invoice preparation/review and cash flow management (to include timely unbilled analysis/reconciliations). Interfaces regularly with project managers, account managers and business area directors. Supports large and/or complex projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and produces various financial reports and critiques to tell the financial story to leaders at various levels. Analyzes trends, validates data, and conducts in-depth reviews of financial statements. Interfaces with other areas to develop needed reporting, methods, procedures, and prioritizes requests. Recommends, implements and documents changes to accounting workflow and controls when appropriate.
• Develops, coordinates, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial Plan for all areas of the Company. Thinks outside of the box, identify process improvements and efficiencies. Creates, edits, and manages Excel, PowerPoint, and system generated queries/documents for Area reporting and forecasting. Develops analytical solutions to efficiently analyze multiple data sets, identify key variances/performance indicators, and present results.
• Responds to manager, director, and executive inquiries, handles special requests, researches complex finance/accounting issues. Communicate with corporate management on accounting/financial processes and regulatory requirements. Prepare financial data for presentation to upper management.
• Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of accounting software applications (i.e., financial /time reporting, cost accounting, allocations, etc.) Coordinates, reviews and analyzes major financial report submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance to end users. Gathers, compiles and interprets information collected through financial analyses in order to identify trends and provide insight for decision making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, related field or equivalent technical training OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Preferred.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience: 8 years demonstrated progressively responsible work experience in finance accounting or quantitative analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Excel, Analytical, and system skills. Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial systems, GAAP, Microsoft Office 365. CPA licensure and/or MBA. In-depth understanding of cost accounting allocations and methodologies; and experience with Oracle Financial applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient with financial analysis software (i.e., Delphi Technology, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, Longview).
• Proficient with database entry and query software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $75,960 - $150,865

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Hardware - Software and Allocation

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply:

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Hardware - Software and Allocation

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply:

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

#LI-KT1