Associate Director of Billing – Government Contracts – La Crosse, WI, Eden Prairie, MN – Hybrid or Remote considered

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position will provide in-depth financial reporting and analysis, ensuring best practices in accordance to FAR, DFAR, and CAS regulations . Review and synthesize financial data to prepare various analytics and metrics for presentation to senior management and external constituencies.

If you are located in La Crosse, WI, Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely , as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges. If you are located outside of La Crosse, WI, Eden Prairie, MN, you will enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely delivery and analysis of Client Billing data, ensuring best practices and adhere to contractual terms

Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for A/R and Billing along with reporting of related deliverables

Resolve high level Client Billing issues

Manage the audit process of Client Billing and work with outside auditors regarding issues

Oversee the preparation and analysis of internal and external reporting ensuring the quality, reliability, and timeliness of A/R and Billing reports

Provide operational and technical expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, Revenue Recognition, Company policies, Contractual terms, rules, regulations, and laws

Summarize Client Billing status on the monthly, quarterly, or annual reports to senior management

Serves as primary liaison for Program (internal) and IT teams to implement and execute government contract deliverables and contract modifications

Support the Company’s financial and operational planning and initiatives including financial systems used for Client Billing

Support various special projects as required

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:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5 years of demonstrated progression in AR and Billing, including experience with reporting and analysis

3 years of supervisory experience

Demonstrated advanced PC skills: Excel and Word

Demonstrated advanced analytical and information gathering skills; demonstrated ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

Demonstrated ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management to drive sound business decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with federal or state government contracts

Experience with Deltek Costpoint

Working knowledge of Indirect Rate Structures and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicability to pricing and billing practices

Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.