Director Financial Reporting and Operations

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Join our leadership team at Health Alliance Plan (HAP) as the Director of Financial Reporting and Operations, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization. As a leader, you will oversee all accounting operations, including the monthly close process and the production of accurate and timely financial statements. Your responsibilities will extend to hands-on leadership in various financial functions such as provider claim disbursement, vendor disbursements, premium reconciliation, and commission accounting. With a strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Statements of Accounting Principles (SSAP), you'll be a key resource to the Vice President and Corporate Controller, executing a well-controlled and timely financial close process. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the dynamic field of health insurance finance, we invite you to join our dedicated team at HAP, a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safeguard the assets of the corporation and its subsidiaries from fraud, abuse, or waste through the execution of appropriate control mechanisms.
• Direct the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for the corporation and its subsidiaries (including the preparation of financial reporting packages to the Parent/HFH).
• Direct and/or oversee the preparation of tax and regulatory filings. Direct interaction with tax and regulatory authorities regarding such filings and periodic audits.
• Coordinate interaction with external financial auditors.
• Supply necessary internal control oversight over information system changes affecting assigned Finance areas to ensure proper system testing, system documentation, user training, etc. is performed prior to implementation.
• Coordinate Corporate and subsidiary insurance coverages with the Parent.
• Participate in financial due diligence activities relating to mergers, acquisitions, or new business opportunities.
• Ensure that all Company system and financial close related procedures are well documented and that appropriate controls are in place.
• Responsible for leading, hiring, training/development and writing performance reviews of all employees reporting directly to this position and for ensuring the consistent and equitable application of all corporate personnel policies and procedures throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Supports and encourages a collaborative team culture partnering with other departments and functions.
• Stay abreast of emerging GAAP and SSAP guidance and develop technical memorandums as appropriate with the support of the Corporate Controller.
• Set continuous improvement priorities for self and team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by VP and Corporate Controller.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), active

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Master's degree in accounting, preferred.
• Minimum of 8 - 12 years of relevant experience including at least 4 years leading accounting teams in the month, quarter, and annual reporting cycles for a health insurance company.
• Health insurance financial reporting experience required.
• Comprehensive GAAP and SSAP knowledge for health insurance required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Forward thinking and solution driven.