Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This critical role requires an experienced and highly technical accounting professional to lead the oversight of accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent will drive technical research and memo preparation, accounting guidance adoption and integration, and policy formulation to ensure appropriate application of GAAP and SAP rules and regulations across the organization. A key component of this position involves taking a lead role in the accurate and complete preparation of financial statements from inception to completion, including complex consolidated financial statements and footnotes for audit reports, management reporting, insurance department filings, etc. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and/or review audited financial statements, including footnotes, insurance department filings, board reports and investor relations reports. Lead cross-functional efforts to draft and implement new or revised accounting policies and implement processes and applications that have a direct impact on the Company's financial statements. Provide GAAP and/or SAP interpretation and prepare technical position papers that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner, for evolving accounting guidance. Coordinate annual audit with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork. Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices. Mentor and develop staff members. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. Preferred Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field EXPERIENCE Required 6 years in Public Accounting or Consolidated Accounting or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 7 years experience in Finance and Accounting To include 3 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT Accounting And 3 years in Financial Reporting Preferred 1 - 5 years in External Audit 1 - 3 years in a GAAP Technical Research role. 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required None Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific SKILLS Written & Oral Presentation Skills Microsoft Excel Problem-Solving Analytical Skills Business Process Improvement Financial or Accounting Systems Internal Controls Leadership Oral & Written Communication Skills Language (Other than English) None Travel Required 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Does Not Apply Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Does Not Apply Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. 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