MANAGER GENERAL ACCOUNTING (HYBRID - TROY, MI) - HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN

Henry Ford Health - Troy, MI

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Troy, MI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Manager of General Accounting at HealthAlliance Plan (HAP) is a leadership role focused on ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency within the organization. This position oversees the monthly close process, the production of accurate financial statements, and compliance with accounting principles. The manager will lead an accounting team, safeguard corporate assets, and collaborate with various departments to enhance financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the assets of the corporation and its subsidiaries from fraud, abuse, or waste through appropriate control mechanisms.
• Manage the accounting team and oversee daily operations for multiple corporations.
• Oversee the monthly and annual financial statements for the corporation and its subsidiaries, including preparation of financial reporting packages to the Parent/HFH.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting filings to regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Oversee balance sheet and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Review and prepare journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and proper documentation standards.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of tax and regulatory filings.
• Ensure that accounting processes and financial close-related procedures are well documented.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support the continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Lead training/development and write performance reviews for all employees reporting directly to this position.
• Support and encourage a collaborative team culture, partnering with other departments and functions.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support audit processes and provide documentation during the year-end audit process.
• Set continuous improvement priorities for yourself and your team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Reporting and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Master's degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• At least two (2) years leading accounting teams in the month, quarter, and annual reporting cycles for a health insurance company.
• Health insurance financial reporting experience required.
• Comprehensive GAAP and SSAP knowledge for health insurance required.
• Experience using Power BI is a plus.
• Experience using Blackline, Workiva, and other financial close optimization tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Forward thinking and solution driven with a process improvement mentality.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), active.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Power BI is a plus.
• Experience using Blackline, Workiva, and other financial close optimization tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options, including three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan, and an HMO plan.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family forming benefits.
• Discounts to dozens of businesses.