What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Project Senior Advisor - Hybrid position at The Cigna Group?
The Accounting Project Senior Advisor serves as a strategic partner responsible for driving high-impact initiatives across US Cigna Healthcare. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to advance enterprise priorities, deliver meaningful business and project outcomes, and provide visibility across Accounting, Finance, and IT. This position is centered on project management while seeking opportunities to transform processes.
Core Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end project management—including design, development, and implementation—of critical accounting and finance initiatives.
Integrate accounting processes, controls, and system reporting requirements into business initiatives to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Champion effective change management practices to ensure smooth adoption and long‑term sustainability of process and system enhancements.
Build strong relationships through effective communication with matrix partners across and beyond Accounting and Finance.
Identify opportunities to streamline Accounting processes and support adoption of best practices.
Apply strong Accounting, Finance, and project management knowledge to guide initiatives with strategic insight and operational rigor.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
8 years of accounting or finance experience, experience partnering with these teams is strongly preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills
Innovative strategic thinker
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Self‑starter with an enterprise mindset, eager to learn, contribute, and drive impact
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.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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