Accounting Senior Manager-Cigna Global Health Benefit-Hybrid

Cigna - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Scottsdale, AZ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Accounting Senior Manager for Cigna Global Health Benefit is responsible for overseeing the month-end, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close processes. This role involves managing a team dedicated to accounting and internal control activities, executing accounting and reporting processes for reinsurance arrangements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with various business partners while maintaining an effective internal control environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to Cigna Global Health Benefit North America month-end, quarterly and annual US GAAP close processes.
• Manage and develop a team of 4 dedicated to accounting and internal control activities.
• Execute the monthly accounting, reporting, and settlement process for the revolving CGHB Middle East reinsurance arrangements.
• Support GHB North America Accounting strategies in growth initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Research complex accounting issues and establish proper accounting methods and policies.
• Ensure proper process documentation is maintained for all key business processes.
• Responsible for leadership and coordination of internal accounting controls and oversight of SSAE 16 and Sarbanes-Oxley processes.
• Continuously evaluate processes for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis to support other functional areas such as management reporting, actuary, and underwriting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional accounting experience required, experience in Healthcare Insurance preferred.
• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• Proven working experience as Accounting Manager or Finance Manager.
• Strong technical skills with knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles for US GAAP and US Statutory reporting.
• Strong sense of control to maintain an appropriate internal control environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial results.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software such as Oracle general ledger, Account Reconciliation Manager (ARM), and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) strongly preferred.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with business partners at various levels.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and adapt to new issues/assignments.
• High attention to details and accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility to take out of business hours conference calls with internal or external contacts in different time zones.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.