Assistant Plan Controller

Centene Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Missouri is seeking an Assistant Plan Controller to assist with the management of the financial affairs for health plans. Located onsite about once per week; a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required, CPA preferred.

The role leads two direct reports and supports month-end close, high-volume reconciliations, and financial analysis across operations. The candidate will lead two direct reports and perform month-end close, high-volume reconciliations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years accounting/finance experience, healthcare preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with high-volume cash reconciliations and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills including XLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and large data set analysis.
• Experience using Power Query and Power Automate; AI tools like Copilot a plus.
• Leads two direct reports and collaborates across Finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial analyses for management guidance.
• Assist with reports on income, expenses and earnings, including statutory reports.
• Monitor processes to ensure GAAP/SSAP compliance and internal controls.
• Assist in arranging audits of health plan accounts.
• Provide financial and business analysis as required.
• Communicate health plan needs to relevant parties and help implement program results.

Skills

Advanced Excel

XLOOKUPs

PivotTables

Large data analysis

Account reconciliations

Power Query

Power Automate

AI tools Copilot

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power Query

Power Automate

Job description

Position Purpose: Assist with the management of the financial affairs for all health plans.

Key Details: Preferred candidates will be located in Missouri and able to work onsite approximately once per week (generally three times per month). A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Ideal candidates will have experience with high-volume cash reconciliations, month-end close activities, process improvements, and leading or mentoring staff. Advanced Excel skills are required, including XLOOKUPs, PivotTables, large data set analysis, and account reconciliations, along with experience using Power Query and Power Automate. Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools to automate workflows, analyze information, and improve efficiency is highly desired. This role leads two direct reports and provides significant exposure across Finance and operational business teams.

In this Assistant Plan Controller role, you will:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial analyses of operations for guidance of management
• Assist with the preparation of reports which outline the company’s financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and future earnings. Assist with the preparation of statutory reports
• Assist with the monitoring of business processes and systems to assure integrity in health plan financial reports and information and in systems of internal accounting control in compliance with GAAP and/or SSAP and Company policies and standards
• Assist in the arrangement of audits of the health plan’s accounts
• Provide financial and business analysis as required
• Convey health plan needs to the appropriate parties for coordinated action. Help develop, implement and monitor program results

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in public accounting or healthcare industry

License/Certification: CPA preferred

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act