Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst to oversee GAAP/SAP financial reporting, including complex consolidated statements and footnotes. The role emphasizes technical research, policy development, and accurate audit-ready reporting.

You will lead cross-functional policy projects, coordinate external audits, drive process improvements, and mentor staff to ensure high-quality financial disclosures and regulatory filings across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years in public/consolidated accounting or financial reporting for a large public regulated company.
• 3 years in GAAP accounting.
• 3 years in financial reporting.
• Preferred CPA; health insurance industry experience and GAAP technical research experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review audited financial statements, including footnotes, insurance filings and board/investor reports.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to draft and implement new or revised accounting policies.
• Provide GAAP and SAP interpretation and prepare technical position papers.
• Coordinate annual external audit and liaise with auditors.
• Implement financial reporting systems and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop staff members.

Skills

GAAP Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Written & Oral Presentation Skills

Internal Controls

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Financial Systems

Business Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s Degree

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

## Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting AnalystApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Pittsburgh PA, 15222, FAP, 5th Avenue Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J282107## **Company :**Highmark Health## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY**This critical role requires an experienced and highly technical accounting professional to lead the oversight of accounting functions related to financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). The incumbent will drive technical research and memo preparation, accounting guidance adoption and integration, and policy formulation to ensure appropriate application of GAAP and SAP rules and regulations across the organization. A key component of this position involves taking a lead role in the accurate and complete preparation of financial statements from inception to completion, including complex consolidated financial statements and footnotes for audit reports, management reporting, insurance department filings, etc.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Prepare and/or review audited financial statements, including footnotes, insurance department filings, board reports and investor relations reports.* Lead cross-functional efforts to draft and implement new or revised accounting policies and implement processes and applications that have a direct impact on the Company's financial statements.* Provide GAAP and/or SAP interpretation and prepare technical position papers that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner, for evolving accounting guidance.* Coordinate annual audit with external audit firm; act as liaison with external audit firm during fieldwork.* Implement financial reporting, systems, and process improvements to ensure best practices.* Mentor and develop staff members.* Other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION** **Required*** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.**Preferred*** Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field**EXPERIENCE****Required*** 6 years in Public Accounting or Consolidated Accounting or Financial Reporting with a large Public Regulated Company, or 7 years experience in Finance and AccountingTo include* 3 years in GAAP Accounting or STAT AccountingAnd* 3 years in Financial Reporting**Preferred*** 1 - 5 years in External Audit* 1 - 3 years in a GAAP Technical Research role.* 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS****Required*** None**Preferred*** Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific**SKILLS*** Written & Oral Presentation Skills* Microsoft Excel* Problem-Solving* Analytical Skills* Business Process Improvement* Financial or Accounting Systems* Internal Controls* Leadership* Oral & Written Communication Skills**Language (Other than English)**None**Travel Required**0% - 25%**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS****Position Type**Office-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyOccasionallyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteRarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site required NoLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsDoes Not ApplyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsDoes Not Apply***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement:** *This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.