Senior Director of Shared Financial Services

Key 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 & Requirements

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
• Supervisory and Leadership: Proven experience in leading and supervising a large team of various skill sets and backgrounds, ensuring effective collaboration and achieving organizational goals
• Experience with getpaid software: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing this software for financial management and ensuring accurate and timely payments
• PeopleSoft Experience: intermediate or advanced level experience with PeopleSoft, including system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support business operations
• Automation of Processes and Procedures: Skilled in automating processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity
• Legacy Systems Integration and Data Migration experience: Proficient in integrating legacy systems and managing data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and data integrity

Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.