Senior Financial Consultant - Remote

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Sr Financial Consultant to oversee the development, maintenance, and compliance of our indirect rate structures and estimating system in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements. This role is integral to ensuring cost competitiveness, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all government contracting activities.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Indirect Rates Management
• Develop, maintain, and monitor indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A, service centers, etc.) in compliance with FAR, CAS, and corporate policies
• Prepare annual provisional billing rate submissions and analyze incurred cost submissions for government customers
• Perform variance analysis between provisional, forecasted, and actual rates; recommend adjustments and corrective actions
• Partner with operational and project management teams to assess cost impacts of indirect rate changes
• Support audits and negotiations with CMS related to indirect rates
• Estimating System Management
• Lead the maintenance of the company's estimating system to meet DFARS Business System requirements
• Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls for consistent and compliant cost estimating practices
• Coordinate cost proposal development with capture, program management, operations, and procurement teams
• Provide training to proposal teams on estimating methodologies, cost element development, and documentation standards
• Conduct self-assessments and internal reviews to ensure system readiness for government audits
• Compliance & Audit Support
• Serve as primary liaison with auditors and contracting officers for matters related to indirect rates and estimating processes
• Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15, DFARS, and CAS related to pricing, cost allowability, and allocation
• Lead responses to audit findings, corrective action implementation, and policy updates
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Provide financial modeling and rate impact analysis to support business development and strategic pricing decisions
• Support long-range planning and forecasting of indirect cost pools and base structures
• Collaborate with leadership to align rate strategies with competitive positioning and profitability goals
  
  

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a government contracting environment
• Proven experience managing indirect rate structures and government-compliant estimating systems
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA/DCMA audit processes
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) and government cost proposal tools
• Prior responsibility for DFARS-compliant estimating or accounting business systems
  
  

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Expertise - Comprehensive understanding of government cost principles and audit requirements
• Detail Orientation - Precision in financial calculations, documentation, and compliance reporting
• Collaboration - Ability to partner across functional areas to achieve compliant and competitive cost solutions
• Strategic Thinking - Balancing compliance with business growth and pricing competitiveness
• Leadership - Guiding teams through complex audits, proposals, and system enhancements
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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