UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for leading the business Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Service Organization Control (SOC) governance processes within the UHG Internal Audit and Advisory Services (IAAS) team. This position guides and administers the scoping, documentation, and certification of financial reporting controls supporting SEC, statutory, and customer SOC reporting for various enterprise entities. This role supports the creation of ICFR methodology, training and the implementation of ICFR process improvements that drive operational efficiency, quality and financial performance. In addition, the position regularly interacts with external auditors and regulatory examiners, as well as executive management of the organization.

If you are located in Minnetonka, MN, you will have the flexibility to Work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead financial statement scoping to determine focus of annual ICFR program for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Model Audit Rule (MAR), FDIC Improvement Act (FDICIA), and India Companies Act (INCA).

• Project manage the completion of ICFR and SOC testing collaboratively with the UHG IAAS team to ensure timely completion in adherence with required customer SOC report issuance dates and financial filings.

• Champion and cultivate the ICFR culture within the business by developing relationships with executives to understand the business and relevant key controls, educating management on ICFR and SOC requirements and providing guidance to enhance the control environment.

• Manage and develop a team of audit professionals by providing leadership, vision and direction to motivate others to take actions that support and reflect the core values and desired future state of IAAS.

• Evaluate and document ICFR and SOC deficiency conclusions.

• Communicate status and results of ICFR and SOC testing with senior management, external auditors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Oversee regulatory examination requests.

• Create and facilitate training to internal testing teams on a broad range of ICFR topics.

• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Relevant assurance certification (e.g., CPA)

• 8+ years of relevant business ICFR experience including public accounting experience

• Solid understanding of risks and controls and their practical application

• Demonstrated capability of building strong, high performing teams

• Demonstrated capability to manage a variety of differing priorities and commitments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SOC report exam testing and/or coordination

• Health insurance or related insurance experience

• Experience working with data analytics and data visualization tools

• Solid oral and written communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to 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 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.