Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Re-engineering

Job ID: 99040785616Posted: 2026-09-19Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $159,300 - $273,200/yearJob Area: Project/Program ManagementCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Partner in strategic planning for design and transformation of the accounting and finance function to world-class real-time financials across finance and accounting by 2029Drive Optum process re-engineering to ensure best in class AI solutions and world class processes resulting in incremental IOILead a team of six sigma belts to perform the process re-engineering effortsLead and/or participate in large scale projects as required to address new product process design for finance and accounting and special projects addressing large scale problemsYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in the accounting and finance re-engineering and/or advisory services in the accounting and finance spaceMust possess one of the following:o Six Sigma Black Belto Master Black Belto Big 4 Senior Manager experience in the AI re-engineering space2+ years of AI re-engineering experienceExpert level knowledge in what is possible and technologies of AIAdvanced level of communication skills and ability to understand details of current state, document gaps and make suggestions for improvement in executive presentations Preferred Qualifications:Certified Public AccountantHealth care ExperienceUndergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent experience*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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 marginalized 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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #GREEN