AVP, Market Chief Financial Officer(Must Live in New York)

Job Summary:

The AVP, Market Chief Financial Officer provides financial oversight, leadership and support to the region/market/corporate; ensures the department proactively collaborates with other departments within the organization; and provides strategic/tactical support to region/market leaders to reach targets.

Essential Functions:

• Provide timely, accurate comprehensive and transparent financial reporting including, but not limited to, operating statements, trend reports and key business reports as needed to region/market and corporate leadership
• Assist growth and business development opportunities in existing/additional markets; work with appropriate region/market leadership to ensure reasonable assumptions are made around premium and claims for new markets or products
• Provide strategic support to region/market/Senior leaders to establish/reach targets
• Work with region/market leaders to prepare/present Monthly/Quarterly Business Review documents
• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to drive favorable resolution to internal and external issues
• Understand reimbursement methodologies impacting market products
• Support monthly close process by providing journal entries, accruals and supporting analysis as needed; have region/market specific knowledge of trends/drivers to influence IBNR models.
• Drive QAI plan for region/market; responsible for coordinating with market/work stream leaders to identify, implement and measure QAI initiatives to exceed targets
• Coordinate with department leaders  on rate advocacy, revenue maximization efforts (risk adjustment and quality initiatives) and regarding pricing of Medicare, marketplace and other products as appropriate
• Responsible for cost reports and other regulatory filing requirements, interact with regulatory agencies as needed
• Support the annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasting process for applicable region/market; provide necessary region/market specific data to ensure assumptions are reasonable
• Support the strategic planning process by providing long term financial projections reflecting the assumptions outlined in the strategic plan
• Provides insight into the risk sensitivity associated with the current and future business drivers
• Coordinate and support independent financial accounting audits and other regulatory financial related audits
• Utilize ad hoc and trending analysis – both proactively and as requested to identify drivers and mitigating QAI opportunities; modeling to support market specific contracting and enhancement initiatives; lead trend discussions with region/market leaders
• Responsible for management of departmental staff and expense budget
• Responsible for making staffing decisions
• Develop, implement, and modify processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Assess internal controls and make appropriate changes to ensure compliance with MAR, regulatory and other organization requirements
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degree is preferred
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting/finance is required
• Previous senior level management experience is required
• Managed care or healthcare experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with variety of financial analysis concepts, practices and procedures
• Relies on extensive experienced and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Familiar with variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
• Ability to interact and provide insight and guidance to region/market leadership as well as Executive leadership regarding financial and business matters.
• Ability to lead the region/market finance function as well as interact with  external partners (including Regulators, Actuaries, providers and peer MCO’s)
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate flexibility in supporting several market leaders/business areas simultaneously
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others including the development, motivation and rewarding of staff
• Knowledgeable of internal control framework and ability to successfully perform and document owned internal controls.
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Critical listening and thinking skills analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Planning, problem identification and resolution skills
• Detail-oriented

Licensure and Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other equivalent certification is preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to travel occasionally

Compensation range $150,000-$300,000.  CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Energize and Inspire the Organization

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business