Accounting and Controls MBA or MSF Intern - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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UnitedHealthcare (UHC Accounting and Controls Team) is seeking an MBA/MSF Intern to join the segment's Controllership team. This position will be a part of the financial reporting team and will engage directly teams from across the enterprise, including E&I, M&R, C&S and Global controllership and finance teams while supporting the financial close and internal (segment) reporting processes. A successful applicant will demonstrate ability to support accounting and reporting for the month end processes, understand applicable accounting rules and regulations, drive improvements, support business owners and other customers, including very senior leaders through the preparation of financial reporting packages and thoughtful analysis. Candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to work with large amounts of data while working collaboratively in active partnership with other accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A teams). This position will have direct exposure to UHC leadership.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Prepare, review or consolidate forecast models including development of forecast inputs
  
• Coordinate with CFOs or other key stakeholders on variance commentary for forecast and month end
  
• Prepare and review reporting summaries for forecasting and month end reporting packages
  
• Collaborate with other functional areas across UHC Finance/Controllership (e.g.Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllership, Medical Reserving, SG&A and UHG Corporate Finance and Accounting)
  
• Prepare ad-hoc requests as necessary for leadership
  
• Demonstrate flexibility to seamlessly reprioritize and pivot on deliverables
  
• Own and communicate forecast process and timelines to senior leadership and matrix partners
  
• Complete enhanced key performance metric analysis or ROI analysis to drive and prioritize growth
  
• Provide guidance and development to partners
  
  
  
  
  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:
  
  
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  • Current enrollment in a finance or accounting related graduate degree program (MBA or MSF preferred) with a graduation date no later than June 2024
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
    
  • Experience working in dynamic team environment
    
  • Ability to work autonomously and problem solve with little direction
    
  • Demonstrated experience of consistently delivering results
    
  • Demonstrated aptitude to learn and institute new processes
    
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
    
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • 3-5 years of experience as a financial analyst or related position
      
    • Accounting and controls experience
      
    • Experience with P&L management
      
    • Financial planning & analysis experience
      
    • Healthcare or insurance industry experience
      
    • Oracle Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
      
    • CPA
      
      
      
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
      
      
      
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      Colorado, Connecticut, New York and Nevada residents only: The hourly range for residents is $31.78 to $56.88. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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
      
      All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
      
      
      
      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.

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