Optum
Director Treasury, Investment, Debt and Derivative Accounting - Eden Prairie, MN preferred, Remote considered
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The Director of Treasury Accounting oversees accounting processes for investments and debt, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and leads a team while driving operational efficiency and excellence.
Requisition Number: 2343170
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.
The Director, Treasury Accounting is a key leadership role within the Treasury Accounting organization. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing accounting processes, interpreting and applying GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information related to the company's investment and debt activities.
This leader will collaborate extensively with internal partners, external financial institutions, custodian banks, and data providers, while driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and strong control execution across a diverse and complex investment portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.
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.
The Director, Treasury Accounting is a key leadership role within the Treasury Accounting organization. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing accounting processes, interpreting and applying GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information related to the company's investment and debt activities.
This leader will collaborate extensively with internal partners, external financial institutions, custodian banks, and data providers, while driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and strong control execution across a diverse and complex investment portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting processes supporting a broad range of investment products, including:
- Fixed Income, Equity, Venture Capital, Asset Backed Financing, Residential Mortgages, and other structured or alternative investments
- Maintain fluency with NAIC statutory filing requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory changes
- Oversee accounting for company issued debt, including bonds, commercial paper, and credit facilities
- Support accounting and reporting for derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forwards
- Design, implement, and execute reconciliation controls and reporting processes
- Provide strategic leadership and operational execution for the Treasury Accounting function
- Manage and develop team; review key deliverables and communicate results effectively to senior leadership
- Review contractual arrangements with custodians, software vendors, and other third party data providers
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize data flows and streamline day to day operations
- Prepare, review, and/or approve daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting for senior leadership
- Support SEC related disclosures for investment and debt reporting
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
- 8+ years of experience in Treasury, Finance
- 5+ years of GAAP, STAT or Tax Accounting experience
- Experience operating within complex financial environments with strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros and complex formulas
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA
- CPA, CFA, or CTP certification
- Experience with A/R factoring, asset based funding, securitizations, or supply chain financing
- Experience forecasting interest income and expense
- Experience with financial reporting, financial metrics, or earnings release support
- Experience managing and developing team members
- Experience with State Streets investment software (PAM for Investment/Mortgages)
- Experience with FIS treasury workstation (Quantum)
- Experience with systems or tools such as Python, PeopleSoft Financials, Bloomberg, or Power B
- Proven solid organization skills with a demonstrated commitment to diligence and accuracy
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to resolve complex issues under tight deadlines while adapting to changing priorities
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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.
Top Skills
Bloomberg
Fis Treasury Workstation
Excel
Peoplesoft Financials
Power B
Python
State Streets Investment Software
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