Program Manager II (Finance and Accounting)

$67,400 - $121,300/Yr

Centene - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Program Manager II (Finance and Accounting) at Centene Corporation is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information, leading financial projects, and managing service utilization effectively. This role involves developing metrics to track organizational initiatives, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial policies while collaborating across departments to align financial goals with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for the company.
• Lead financial projects and manage the utilization of services cost-effectively.
• Develop measures to track, trend, and forecast impacts of organizational strategic initiatives.
• Run pre-established reports and develop new reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Reconcile invoices to ensure accurate processing and timely payments.
• Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contracts and medical management initiatives.
• Conduct integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, and reporting.
• Prepare presentations to communicate findings effectively.
• Contribute commentary and insights into business unit performance.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Respond to auditors by addressing audit inquiries and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Handle complex financial analyses and present findings to upper management.
• Utilize Coupa to manage procurement processes and financial data integration.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Progressive financial analysis experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Coupa for procurement and financial operations.
• Expertise in invoice reconciliation and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Familiarity with audit processes and ability to respond effectively to audit inquiries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules (remote, hybrid, field, or office)