Assistant Plan Controller

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States.

Position Purpose: Responsible for accounting and management reporting for Missouri and South Carolina health plans commercial business.

What's appealing about this role:

This role offers hands‑on ownership of accounting and management reporting, exposure to GAAP and statutory accounting, and opportunities to improve reporting efficiency through AI and automation.

In this Assistant Plan Controller role, you will:

• Own functional area of brokerage and member incentives within commercial accounting for all markets.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial analyses of operations for guidance of management
• Assist with the preparation of reports which outline the health plan’s financial position in areas of revenue, expenses, G&A and earnings. Assist with the preparation of statutory reports
• Assist with the monitoring of business processes and systems to assure integrity in health plan financial reports and information and in systems of internal accounting control in compliance with GAAP and SSAP and Company policies and standards
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
• Assist in the arrangement of audits of the health plan’s accounts
• Provide financial and business analysis as required

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree preferred. 4+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in public accounting or healthcare industry.

License/Certification: CPA preferred.

Highly preferred: Health plan or healthcare industry experience, with strong proficiency in GAAP accounting, data analysis, and advanced Excel.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act