What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Accounting position at Premera Blue Cross?

Workforce Classification :

Hybrid

Join Our Team : Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted, retained, and thrives. As a testament to these efforts, Premera has been recognized on the 2025 America's Dream Employers list. In 2024, Newsweek honored Premera as one of America's Greatest Workplaces, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing. Additionally in 2024, Forbes ranked Premera among America's Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time.

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog : https : / / healthsource.premera.com / .

As a Senior Manager of Accounting, you will demonstrate your expertise as a strategic leader, and system thinker who can drive our financial operations to new heights while simultaneously leading and growing the team's skills, abilities, and expertise. This impactful role will provide consultation and technical expertise for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries, a $5 billion group of companies.

This is a mission-critical role, and we are looking for someone with the leadership skills and foresight to help shape the future of accounting for Premera.

We are a team that embraces a culture of integrity, open communication, and bold thinking. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity where you can continue to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact, come join us!

The ideal fit is a leader that :

Is an effective change agent, adept at fostering and developing a resilient accounting team that adapts to the ever-changing industry.
Provides expert accounting and financial management support which helps us quantify ROI on initiative, operate efficiently, and make more informed business decisions.
Sees opportunities for improvements in efficiency, capacity, accuracy, and automation, thoughtfully leveraging data, technology, and partners from design to implementation.

What you will do :

Provide strategic insights and direction to the organization :

Serve as a key advisor and subject matter expert within the Company on a wide variety of complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters.

Collaborate extensively with stakeholders across the organization to support the and influence execution of Premera's strategic initiatives.

Leverage expertise in accounting and health plan knowledge to inform change and process improvements.

Provide financial management and accounting expertise :

Oversee and ensure financial accuracy for critical aspects of the Company's accounting function, including billing, GL, cost accounting, fixed assets accounting, consolidation, and revenue recognition.

Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, including the completion of month-end-close processes and reconciliations, ensuring accurate data management and faster decision-making.

Research and recommend solutions for GAAP, statutory accounting transactions, and reporting requirements.

Increase operational efficiency and ensure compliance adherence :

Proactively evaluate opportunities to drive efficiencies and effectiveness in accounting and operational processes / systems and the accounting close process.

Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases and computer software systems supporting the accounting functions.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Leverage and maximize Workday capabilities, identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation enhancements, and efficiencies.

Lead and develop a high-performing team :

Build a resilient team that can navigate and thrive in a changing, continuous improvement environment.

Mentor and develop your team, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Evolve the technical expertise of the accounting division, growing individuals as subject matter experts over their domains.

Set the vision for the team, develop measurable goals that support the execution and success of company strategies.

What you will bring :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. (Required)

Twelve years of financial reporting and accounting experience or a CPA with seven years of reporting and accounting experience. (Required)

Seven years of experience leading teams. (Required)

In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching technical accounting issues, including familiarity in areas such as Revenue Recognition, Capitalization of Internally Developed Software, and Intercompany consolidations. (Required)

Additional preferred skills / experiences include :

Experience managing a multi-functional accounting team.

Multi-company GL and consolidation experience and broad knowledge of general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, Account reconciliations.

Public accounting experience.

Experience with Workday or similar applications.

MBA / CMA. / CIA and other Accounting / Finance Certifications.

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Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including :

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

Life and disability insurance.

Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

Generous paid time off to reenergize.

Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

Free convenient on-site parking.

Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

Engaging on-site events and activities include food trucks, health and wellness, DEI and disaster preparedness fairs, coffee connects, and more.

Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action :

Premera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city : Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Salary Range :

115,700.00 - $196,700.00

National Plus Salary Range :

131,900.00 - $224,200.00

National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We're happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

Salary : $115,700 - $196,700

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