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Cigna Healthcare · 12 hours ago

Accounting Senior Advisor - Accounting Policy Strategic Optimization Program

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving health and vitality through their services. They are seeking an Accounting Senior Advisor to partner with leaders in finance to manage and optimize financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders and accounting and finance subject matter experts to originate, quantify and execute qualified program opportunities

Manage and develop processes to enable appropriate financial reporting and outcomes in support of strategic financial initiatives

Design and maintain documentation, controls and policies relevant to strategic initiatives, the related GAAP accounting conclusions and the disposition of those initiatives under the Strategic Optimization Program, including presentation for executive leadership

Consult proactively with technology and business operations leaders and finance personnel in executing on the objectives of the Strategic Optimization Program and its underlying initiatives in adherence with internal policy and FASB and SEC requirements

Consults with business accountants and leadership to provide technical accounting and reporting guidance in the context of the Strategic Optimization Program related to business decisions, products, transactions and/or other relevant circumstances or events, and to ensure alignment with finance partners. Areas of research may include but are not limited to Restructuring (ASC 420), Lease accounting (ASC 842), Property, Plant and Equipment (ASC 360) and SEC Regulation S-K

Qualification

CPAGAAP knowledgeSEC requirementsFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsMBAProfessional savvyHealth Care accountingOperational auditingRelationship buildingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field

CPA required. MBA a plus

5+ years relevant experience

Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity

Proven ability to build effective relationships with business partners globally

Demonstrated competency in the area of professional savvy and negotiating

Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of management

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with Health Care, life insurance & investment accounting and terminology a plus

Experience in financial and operational auditing and review, as well as a broad range of business issues (acquisitions, divestitures, systems, benefits)

Company

Cigna Healthcare

We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.

Founded in 1982

Bloomfield, CT, US

10001+ employees

http://www.cigna.com

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