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Statutory Finance Senior Director - Dublin or Letterkenny/ Hybrid

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

As the Statutory Finance Senior Director, you will have a key role within the Optum network and be based in Ireland. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Statutory Finance Snr. Director to oversee our statutory reporting requirements in Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and managing audits within the Irish financial and regulatory frameworks. This role is critical to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements and compliance with all relevant regulations in Ireland. In this position you will be responsible for legal entity accounting and statutory finance operations. You will be part of a team of finance professionals and report to a senior finance executive.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely statutory financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS requirements

• Manages the process for filing reports, liaising with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely submission

• Oversees the preparation of accounting memos, and documentation related to technical accounting considerations and transactions including quarterly financial summary data for management

• Helps prepare internal and external financial statements to support corporate financial reporting requirements as well as local authority documents

• Stays current with changes in Irish statutory finance and accounting standards and regulations; designs and implements necessary updates to policies and procedures.

• Works closely with Optum U.S. finance leadership to implement consistent policies and standards across the new service lines and with modifications required by local regulations

• Participates in monthly/quarterly/year-end close activities, including financial statement consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations

• Coordinate the review of financial and accounting documents by management, legal counsel and independent auditors

• Support internal and external audit engagements, providing necessary documentation and facilitating audit processes

• Coordinate with international subsidiaries for filings and financial reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy across entities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial operations of the organization

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Previous extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory requirements (or Master’s degree or professional certification equivalent (e.g., ACA, ACCA))

• Big 4 / Multi-national experience

• Strong technical accounting research skills and proficiency in financial reporting concepts

• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Understanding and ability to differentiate key statutory and management concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Ability to interpret and implement emerging accounting standards and regulations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Familiarity with international accounting standards and practices

• Proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.