The individual must be able to read and interpret legislations and regulations and be able to assess impact to accounting, finance, reporting, and other functions. The individual in this role will lead cross-functional teams including controllership, regulatory reporting, legal and compliance, actuarial and IT in ensuring compliance with state specific DLR regulations. You will also partner with IT and Financial Data Management (FDM) teams in implementing a rebate payment processes for all UHC entities impacted by the DLR regulations.

This position will also have responsibility for financial accounting (GAAP/STAT/MLR) and reporting for a block of Government contracts.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze new legislative requirements and determine their implications for accounting practices, ensuring that the accounting teams are informed and prepared to meet compliance requirements
• Oversee the development and execution of Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) reporting processes to comply with new state laws affecting the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Dental business
• Manage projects aimed at identifying and resolving data gaps and issues, ensuring that all necessary information is available and accurate for the DLR reporting
• Support development of reporting templates, rebate, and data extraction processes to meet the specific requirements of new state legislation regarding DLR
• Act as a primary point of contact and expert for addressing and resolving complex or critical issues related to DLR reporting and compliance
• Work closely with regulatory, accounting, and legal teams to ensure that all reporting and compliance activities meet legal and regulatory standards
• Keep a detailed record of all relevant legislation and regularly update leadership teams on the status and impact of these laws on the business
• Ensure that all reporting deliverables are completed on time, are auditable, and contain accurate data, providing necessary support and documentation
• Review work performed by reporting teams, assign tasks, and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality reporting

General Job Profile:

• Provides direction to individuals in a matrix work environment
• Reviews and approves work performed by others
• Develops innovative approaches
• Sought out as expert
• Serves as a leader/ mentor
• Self-directed in unstructured and unchartered functional environment

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:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of experience in accounting and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office Suit applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Healthcare Industry reporting experience
• Experience with financial project management
• Experience with SQL or SAS

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C., Maryland Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.