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. Analyzes trends, calculates and verifies data. Interfaces with other areas to develop reporting specifications, methods and procedures, and prioritizes requests.
Develops, coordinates, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial Plan for all areas of the Company. Creates and manages a database for Plan reporting. Develops specifications needed to generate statistics, develops methods and procedures for calculating data and presenting results.
Responds to manager, director, and executive inquiries, handles special requests, research complex accounting issues. Communicate with corporate management on accounting/financial processes and regulatory requirements. Prepare financial data for presentation to upper management.
Coordinates, reviews and analyzes major financial report submissions to ensure corporate compliance with applicable regulations, laws or guidelines. Gathers, compiles and interprets information collected through financial analyses in order to identify trends and provide insight for decision making.
QUALFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, Finance, related field or 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.

Experience: 5 years' Experience in a finance, accounting or an analytical role within finance sector or quantitative analysis.
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or MBA strongly preferred. Healthcare insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
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 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: $66,096 - $131,274
  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
  
  Operational and Management Account
  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: www.carefirst.com/careers
  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 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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