Senior Regulatory Accounting and Transformation Manager

Our client, a Insurance Client, is looking to hire a Senior Regulatory Accounting and Transformation Manager in Phoenix , AZ.

• Job Title: Senior Regulatory Accounting and Transformation Manager
• Duration: 6 Months(Contract), with possibility of extension
• Location: 8220 N 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021(Onsite)
• Pay Rate: $55.00/hour to 61.99/hour on W2

Duties:
Provides strategic and operational leadership for full-cycle accounting close, GAAP and statutory accounting, insurance financial reporting, NAIC and Association reporting, regulatory filings, internal controls, audit support, cost accounting, and finance transformation. Leads and develops a high-performing team while establishing priorities, accountability, and succession planning. Partners across Finance, Technology, Data, Compliance, and other functions to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial results.
 
Supports continuous improvement, standardization, automation, and responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve data quality, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and accelerate reporting while maintaining appropriate human review, data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and external reporting activities.
• Lead GAAP and statutory accounting close activities, including NAIC financial statements, schedules, exhibits, state-specific filings, and Blue Association reporting.
• Apply statutory accounting principles, NAIC reporting instructions, and federal and state insurance regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate changes to GAAP, statutory accounting principles, NAIC guidance, and regulations, including business impacts and implementation requirements.
• Oversee cost accounting, expense allocation methodologies, reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Monitor regulatory compliance, conduct regulatory assessments, maintain internal controls, and remediate identified issues.
• Provide guidance to Finance staff on accounting, regulatory, policy, and compliance matters.
• Maintain process documentation and internal controls to reflect regulatory, business, and operational changes.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports for the CAO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and other stakeholders, highlighting results, risks, trends, and key business drivers.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on documentation, audit support, issue resolution, and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and mitigate financial risks.
• Assess accounting and reporting risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Data, Compliance, and other stakeholders to improve data quality, system integration, reporting timelines, and process adoption.
• Support process improvement, automation, and finance transformation through process mapping, root-cause analysis, performance measurement, and stakeholder feedback.
• Evaluate AI-enabled solutions for data validation and reporting process improvements.

Skills:
•    Proficiency in Oracle ERP, Oracle ARCS, Oracle Task Manager, Clearwater, Microsoft Office suite.
2.    Required Professional Competencies
•    Work with all levels of management and functional areas in BCBSAZ and understand the potential implications of system changes to those areas
•    Independent thinker with strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
•    Understanding of financial systems, business processes and the key drivers and measures for success
•    Strong decision analytical skills
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
•    Capable of investigative and analytical research
•    Analytical knowledge necessary to generate reports based on available data and then make decisions based on reported data
3.    Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
•    Lead, coach, and develop a team with varied experience and technical expertise, creating an inclusive culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance. Provide leadership, promote teamwork, meet objectives and exercise independent judgment
•    Set clear goals, roles, performance expectations, and development plans; provide timely feedback and hold team members accountable for quality and deadlines.
•    Build team capability through cross-training, knowledge sharing, career development, and succession planning.
•    Balance workloads, prioritize resources, and maintain team resilience during close, filing, audit, and transformation cycles.
•    Champion change, encourage thoughtful experimentation, and equip employees to adopt new processes, automation, and AI-enabled tools effectively.
•    Experience leading and implementing projects and working collaboratively with other departments and levels of administration.

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 For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
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Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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