Optum ยท 4 weeks ago
Senior Director of Shared Financial Services
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $268K/yr
10+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Sr Director Shared Financial Services leads the Corporate Accounts Receivable Services team, overseeing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting while acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Record and analyze financial transactions, financial statements, and reports:
Lead the recording and analysis of financial transactions, statements, and reports in compliance with accounting and regulatory standards
Evaluate reserves and exposures, providing strategic recommendations
Ensure alignment between actuals, budgets, and forecasts through collaboration with FP&A teams
Serve as the subject matter expert for business analysis, AR collections, and cash application strategies
Direct the Optum collections and cash application teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with business goals
Design and implement performance metrics and analytics to drive continuous improvement
Develop and maintain robust internal controls and reporting structures
Business Partnership:
Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation
Lead cross-functional initiatives, including ERP migrations and process enhancements
Represent the CARS team in enterprise projects and acquisitions
Systems and Data Management:
Partners with Optum billing team, Optum segment teams, and IT resources to ensure strategies are consistent with business goals
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of data dimensions, elements, structures and business rules, and serves as a subject matter expert
Applies knowledge of the business to drive development of new data systems, structures or processes that enhance business outcomes
Develops new system guidelines and business rules to enhance business processes, data quality and reporting capabilities
Ensures that data structures and solutions meet enterprise business needs (e.g., drive consistency of data structures across the enterprise)
Team Leadership and Development:
Set clear goals and expectations for a geographically distributed team
Manage performance, provide coaching, and foster professional growth
Champion employee engagement and lead team development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience with operational accounting/transactions, accounting close processes, internal controls, business analytics, financial analysis
5+ years professional staff management experience
Proven deep understanding of accounting principles, financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), and AR/cash application processes
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-level initiatives
Proven solid analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
CPA or MBA
Proven experience in leading and supervising a large team of various skill sets and backgrounds, ensuring effective collaboration and achieving organizational goals
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing getpaid software for financial management and ensuring accurate and timely payments
Intermediate or advanced level experience with PeopleSoft, including system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support business operations
Skilled in automating processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity
Proficient in integrating legacy systems and managing data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and data integrity
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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