What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Accounting position at Independence Blue Cross Careers?
Bring your drive for excellence, teamwork, and customer commitment to Independence. Join us as we renew and reimagine the future of health care. Together we will achieve our mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.
The Manager of Accounting is an experienced leader of the Corporate Accounting team responsible for overseeing accounting operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial results for Independence Health Group and its subsidiaries (IHG). The role is accountable for compliance with GAAP, Statutory, and regulatory requirements, and provides insight and oversight related to the organization’s financial performance.
The Manager of Accounting leads and develops a team, managing workloads, reviewing deliverables, ensuring the effective execution of accounting and financial close activities, as well as leading special projects. The role partners closely with cross‑functional teams across the company to strengthen processes, controls, and reporting, and to support continuous improvement across the Corporate Accounting function.
Responsibilities:
· Oversee accounting operations and financial close activities, including review of journal entries, accounting reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables
· Own accounting functions for assigned areas, including but not limited to administrative expenses, medical costs, pharmacy, Federal Employee Program, and BlueCard activities, with accountability for the integrity and accuracy of both income statement and balance sheet accounts through thorough review of team-prepared work, including development of analysis of accruals and related liabilities
· Manage, develop, and evaluate a team of accountants; provide coaching, performance feedback, and support for professional development
· Ensure compliance with GAAP, Statutory, and regulatory requirements, including oversight of required filings and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
· Serve as the primary escalation point for complex accounting issues for assigned areas; review analyses and accounting conclusions, and ensure appropriate application of accounting guidance
· Coordinate with external auditors, including planning, documentation review, issue resolution, and timely completion of audit deliverables
· Act as a key finance partner with business and operational teams, ensuring accurate accounting treatment. Lead the development, enhancement, and documentation of internal processes and financial controls
· Sponsor special projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives impacting the accounting function
Qualifications:
· Proven people‑management skills, including the ability to lead, develop, and retain accounting professionals
· Strong understanding of general accounting practices & principles; with the ability to evaluate and approve accounting conclusions
· Ability to connect operational activities to accounting outcomes and assess impacts to financial results
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey accounting concepts to senior leadership and non‑accounting stakeholders
· Experience overseeing financial close, reporting, and compliance activities in a complex environment
· Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and financial data tools; ability to leverage system capabilities to improve efficiency and accuracy
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
· Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across a team
· Continuous improvement mindset, with experience in identifying and implementing process, control, or system enhancements
· Openness to incorporating new technologies, including AI‑supported tools, to enhance accounting operations
Education & Experience
· BS/BA in Accounting
· CPA preferred
· Ten or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
· Prior experience managing or formally supervising accounting staff required
Independence has implemented a “Hybrid” model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the “Hybrid” model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
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