Financial Accounting Analyst Senior

Financial Accounting Analyst Senior

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Financial Accounting Analyst Senior will be responsible for providing technical leadership and setting the strategic direction of projects.

How You Will Make An Impact

Oversee the accounting, reporting, and analysis for the company's investment portfolio across assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and Statutory requirements.

Lead the accounting and reporting processes for Joint Ventures and Strategic Investments, including equity method accounting, valuation assessments, and consolidation analysis.

Administer and maintain the Clearwater LPx investment accounting system, ensuring data integrity, timely reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting outputs.

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and investment-related financial reports to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Research complex accounting issues related to investments, derivatives, and partnership structures; prepare technical position memos to document conclusions and support policy decisions.

Partner with Finance leadership to interpret results, identify trends, and provide insights that inform investment strategy and performance reporting.

Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, automation, and efficiency within investment and joint venture accounting operations.

Mentor, train, and guide junior accountants on investment accounting practices, systems, and reporting methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

Requires BA / BS in Accounting or Finance, or related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in general accounting, finance or budgeting and planning in a large for-profit organization; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Degree in Accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience with Hyperion / Essbase preferred.
• Intermediate Excel experience preferred.
• Experience with Clearwater or similar investment reporting platforms.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and / or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.