Associate Director of Accounting, Corporate Accounting - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of accounting on common control transactions including being the primary liaison for execution with tax, treasury, and legal leadership
• Drive communication as the primary international accounting liaison with tax, treasury and legal leadership as well as external international service providers
• Manage International Financial Statement Preparations - audited and non audited - in International GAAPs (Ireland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Chile)
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with the applicable GAAP for the report (U.S., Irish, etc.), Company policies, rules, regulation and laws
• Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of internal and external reporting ensuring the quality, reliability and timeliness of the reports
• Resolve high level financial reporting issues
• Coordinates and supports the Company's strategic and operational planning
• Support various special projects as required

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA/CMA or other equivalent licensure or certification is required; Active status preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated progression in financial reporting and analysis
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management to drive sound business decisions
• Excellent PC skills: Excel, Word, and other financial reporting tool
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

Preferred Qualifications:

• International accounting or audit experience
• Big 4 experience
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.