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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Accounting to join its Accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of enterprise-wide lease accounting reporting and regulatory filings, including oversight and support of lease accounting activities for acquired and non-real estate integrated businesses. The position serves as a key partner to stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, M&A, and Lease Administration, driving consistent application of accounting policies and processes. Additionally, this role is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment by ensuring financial controls are appropriately designed, monitored, and remediated as needed to support compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive the design and standardization of lease accounting processes for newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and compliance requirements
- Serve as the subject matter expert on ASC 842, advising acquired businesses on lease accounting matters to drive consistent enterprise-wide application of GAAP
- Partner cross-functionally with Corporate SEC Reporting to ensure timely and accurate preparation of lease-related disclosures and footnotes for quarterly and annual reporting
- Subject matter expert for CoStar Lease Accounting tool
- Single point of contact for acquired entities for Lease Accounting for UHG
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members to maximize engagement, performance, and career growth
- Collaborate with M&A and lease administration teams to ensure acquired businesses are accurately established and maintained within CoStar lease administration and accounting systems
- Monitor compliance with financial controls and identify, remediate, and prevent gaps in accounting processes
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, or equivalent field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience:
- Solving moderately complex lease accounting problems
- Working as a member of a cross-functional team
- Supporting a month-end close process
- Providing customer support in a highly matrixed organization
- Researching US GAAP accounting policies and translating the findings into practical application
- CoStar Accounting & ASC 842 experience
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed CPA (or expired CPA)
- PeopleSoft & Hyperion Essbase experience
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.