Senior Director, Expense Accounting

Senior Director, Expense Accounting

The Senior Director, Expense Accounting provides strategic leadership for the Expense Accounting function, overseeing accounts payable, travel & expense (T&E) accounting and reporting, fixed asset accounting, and leading change management initiatives to evolve our operating expense accounting processes. This role also manages and oversees the Intercompany Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring governance, monitoring, and validation of consolidation accounting for intercompany arrangements, and serves as the Accounting function's representative on the Intercompany Agreements Committee. The Senior Director leads a global team of 40+ professionals, including both onshore and offshore resources.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :

Lead and develop a team of 40+ onshore and offshore Expense Accounting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners on accounting strategy, process improvements, and automation opportunities.

Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with functional and business strategies.

Accounts Payable & T&E Accounting :

Oversee all aspects of accounts payable and T&E accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Manage supplier maintenance, change requests, and related reporting and analytics.

Support audit requests and serve as subject matter expert for accounts payable transactions.

Fixed Asset Accounting :

Direct the recording, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets, including acquisitions, dispositions, and depreciation.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure appropriate completion of periodic impairment reviews.

Reporting & Analysis :

Prepare financial information for external 10-K and 10-Q reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop and monitor key performance indicators and analytics to drive business insights.

Produce standardized metric reports and monitor team performance against key indicators.

Provide monthly and / or quarterly actual financial information, including variance analysis as needed to support understanding of results and process health.

Intercompany COE Management :

Manage and oversee the Intercompany Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring robust governance, monitoring, and validation of consolidation accounting for all intercompany arrangements.

Establish and maintain processes to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance for intercompany transactions.

Serve as the primary representative for the Accounting function on the Intercompany Agreements Committee, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to review, approve, and monitor intercompany agreements.

Strategic Initiatives & Change Management :

Lead strategic initiatives to evolve and optimize the operating expense accounting function.

Drive process improvement and operationalize automated solutions.

Support integration-related projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Governance & Controls :

Ensure adherence to SOX and audit control requirements.

Maintain robust controls and continuously monitor for effectiveness.

Address escalations and identify paths for resolution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and / or MBA preferred.

10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with demonstrated proficiency in accounts payable, T&E, and fixed asset accounting.

Experience in general ledger account analysis / reconciliations and financial reporting, including preparation of externally reported financial information.

Proven ability to manage large, geographically dispersed teams and develop talent.

Strategic agility, influence management, and matrix management skills.

Excellent judgment, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Strong communication skills, including presentations and stakeholder engagement.

Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems preferred.

Prior experience in healthcare or insurance industry is a plus.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download / 5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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