Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job Description Blue Cross NC is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting to lead the accounting and reporting team and deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting. This role oversees accounting controls, reporting policies, close activities, and general ledger maintenance and security. The manager will guide the preparation, analysis, and review of internal and external financial reports for key stakeholders, including the Department of Insurance, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, the Board of Trustees, executive leadership, and the public. This role also monitors emerging accounting matters, including GAAP and SAP requirements, and develops strategies to address related reporting needs. What You’ll Do Ensures that team members adhere to financial accounting and reporting controls and maintain a high degree of accuracy. Designs, recommends, implements, maintains and monitors financial accounting and reporting processes, policies and systems. Continuously focuses on process improvements and simplification of financial accounting and reporting processes. Successfully manages the implementation of change within the organization relating to financial accounting and reporting processes and systems. Review and approve journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequacy. Ensures financial accounting and reporting policies are clear, current, relevant and regularly communicated. Ensures assigned account reconciliations are completed in accordance with policy. Manage headcount and Open positions Validate budget variances and rationale Support vendor contract management ,terms and compensation Lead departmental budget planning Forecast vendor spend working closely with business partners Manage work of offshore vendor. Manages external financial audits and financial examinations. Maintain strong working relationships with the NCDOI Financial Analysis Department, external auditors and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related field In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field Bonus Points Certified Public Accountant OR Certified Internal Auditor - Highly Preferred What You’ll Get The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community. Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs. Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 401k match including an annual company contribution. Learn more Where You’ll Work Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in‑person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused. In a Hybrid‑Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in‑office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market‑price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $118,691.00 - $189,906.00 Skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina