Manager, Cost Accounting

Jobtailor; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home option

Job summary

Cambia is seeking a senior cost accounting leader to drive complex allocation methodologies and provide pricing analysis for healthcare products. You will oversee data-driven reviews, mentor staff, and ensure GAAP compliance across cost allocations.

The role requires extensive experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence strategic cost decisions in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory; advanced credentials valued.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and interpretation of cost allocation methodologies for health care entities.
• Provide analytical support for pricing, forecasting and operating cost efficiencies.
• Direct preparation and review of regulatory reports, analyses and operating plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

PC Software

Mainframe Systems

AI Tools

Job description

• Lead the operation, direction, design and interpretation of complex cost allocation methodologies for Cambia and affiliated companies
• Provide analytical support for product pricing, forecasting and operating cost efficiencies
• Lead creation, analysis and reporting of financial data for pricing and monitoring major lines of business and products
• Provide allocation-results analysis for operating decisions and business-unit performance evaluation
• Develop and revise cost allocation policies, procedures and systems
• Direct preparation of regulatory reports, analyses, forecasts and operating plans
• Direct preparation and review of statistical drivers, journal entries, departmental reviews and setup
• Review operating expense allocations, reports, analyses and projections
• Work with outside auditors, consultants, regulators and customers on financial, reimbursement and accounting issues
• Train, motivate and develop staff
• Lead process‑improvement analysis and recommendations using statistical data
• Drive department‑wide change activities, including improvements to close, budget, forecasting and reporting
• Lead development and implementation of financial‑system conversions and consolidations
• Serve as a cost‑allocation subject matter expert and consult with internal and external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 8+ years of Cost Accounting experience in health care insurance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge and application of GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations and FEHBAR
• Progressively increasing management experience and responsibilities
• Analytical techniques, critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to work with complex PC and mainframe software and systems
• Ability to work with staff and management independently and in teams
• Ability to plan, organize and lead others while developing department goals and objectives
• Ability to manage, lead and develop analyst or SME teams with varying expertise and experience
• Ability to analyze complex situations, learn quickly and synthesize solutions, options and action plans
• Strategic understanding of cost allocations and alternatives in strategic scenarios
• Experience conducting complex analysis and creating and articulating technical business cases, including budgetary and short‑and‑long‑term business impacts
• Ability to identify, diagnose, influence and implement process improvements
• Experience with AI tools and technologies highly desired
• Candidates must reside within commutable distance of a listed office
• Background check required
• Wired internet connection required for work‑from‑home option, with minimum upload speed of 5Mb and download speed of 10Mb
• Personal mobile device required for MFA

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting methodologies, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting within the health care insurance sector. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and develop strategic cost allocation policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Accounting Experience
• GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Analysis
• Regulatory Reporting
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Allocation Methodologies
• Financial Data Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Complex Analysis
• Technical Business Case Development
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Federal Acquisition Regulations

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Sound Judgment
• Team Collaboration
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Health Care Insurance
• Cost Allocation Policies
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Operational Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

• PC Software
• Mainframe Systems
• AI Tools and Technologies