Acting as a senior analyst, and go-to person on the team, supports the Medicare Advantage division executing a wide range of financial planning and analysis tasks related to administrative expenses. Serves as a key leader on the team to analyze, review, and prepare the administrative expense component of the NCBE process along with providing support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities. Explains and presents financial analysis to various internal stakeholders, up to and including executive leadership. Develops ad-hoc, pro-forma financial models to support growth initiatives, and provides accurate, reliable, and meaningful financial insights to help drive informed decision-making. RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS: * Serve as the primary technical advisor for Medicare Advantage finance operations and initiatives, providing in-depth guidance and expertise on NCBE support, financial forecasts, process and transformation changes, and other related activities. * Oversees the preparation and accuracy of the administrative expense component for NCBE. * Lead or collaborate with the team in the preparation of administrative expense budgets, forecasts, and financial forecast processes. * Develops and interprets complex statistical and accounting information to identify operating results, including analyzing profitability, performance against budget, and other operational metrics. Utilize this information to provide actionable recommendations. * Provide support and expertise during system installations, conversions, and upgrades, including report design, development, and testing. * Prepares ad-hoc or on demand analysis and forecasting as requested by senior management. * Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with various internal departments and teams, including the Actuarial department. * Works with minimum supervision, demonstrating strong self-motivation, and work ethic. * Maintains confidentiality of information processed. EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. CPA or master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged. EXPERIENCE: Ten years' experience in general accounting, finance, or budgeting and planning in a large, growth-oriented company. Insurance industry accounting experience is required. A combination of relevant work experience and education would be acceptable in lieu of specific education and experience requirements. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED: * Strong inter-personal, analytical, problem solving, influencing and decision making skills required. * Strong knowledge of, and the ability to accurately apply, statutory and generally accepted accounting principles and practices for property and casualty insurance companies * Strong knowledge of activities, practices and terminology related to property and casualty insurance companies and models. * Strong knowledge of financial systems, process flows and internal controls * Ability to organize, analyze and interpret financial and management data to solve management and business problems. * Ability to conduct root cause analysis of various problem situations and address them, or refer them for appropriate decision making. * Ability to develop and implement effective and efficient recommendations. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to complete and present reports and presentations. * Excellent project management and leadership skills required. * Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. * Strong communication skills, especially verbal - shared responsibility to explain/present financial analysis to leadership teams and executive stakeholders, periodically asked to lead meetings and conference calls and contribute thought-leadership and finance expertise on enterprise-wide projects WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Minimal travel is required The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. PAY RANG Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $92,200 and $154,500 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an \"at will\" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract. #LI-AD1 #AFG
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