NHS Human Services, Inc.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are leading the way in healthcare technology services. This position is in the Optum Insight Controllership team. The position resides in the OI Accounting & Reporting Team and works closely with business segment Controllers and accounting team members as well as other business partners. You must be willing to work cross-functionally amongst groups and provide a high level of service to internal customers. You will be responsible for consolidation of financial reporting, key accounting processes, oversight of global staff accountant work, and process improvement. As this is a highly visible role to senior leaders, this person will require strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a Hybrid employee working onsite in the Eden Prairie office alongside other key Controllership team members.

If you are located in Minnesota, 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:

• Compile and provide monthly executive level variance commentary for key financial reports such as P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

• Ensure day to day tasks are completed timely and accurately by global staff

• Drive for standardizing and improving processes

• Provide audit support quarterly and annually

• Maintain ledger and financial databases

• Own key metrics for the segment

• Provide ad hoc reporting as requested

• Core Competencies:

• Leadership

• Clear and timely communication

• Critical thinking

• Self-driven

• Accountability

• Manage ambiguity

• Team player

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:

• Degree in Accounting with 4+ years work experience in progressive roles

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools

• Advanced communication skills both verbal and written

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adjust schedules to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Quick learning agility, resourceful, self-motivated, self-managed and works independently

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve. Gather and analyze information skillfully

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or Public Accounting experience

• Accounting supervision or leadership experience

• Experience in navigating a large scale Corporate environment

• Experience with PeopleSoft GL and Essbase Smartview

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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.