Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting to lead the accounting and reporting team and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. You will oversee controls, policies, close activities, and general ledger maintenance while guiding internal and external reporting for key stakeholders.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process improvements, and collaboration with internal partners and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is Highly Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting controls, policies, close activities and GL maintenance.
• Lead preparation, analysis and review of internal/external financial reports.
• Monitor GAAP and SAP requirements and address reporting needs.
• Review and approve journal entries for accuracy and adequacy.
• Manage headcount, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate external audits and examinations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting to lead the accounting and reporting team and deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting. This role oversees accounting controls, reporting policies, close activities, and general ledger maintenance and security. The manager will guide the preparation, analysis, and review of internal and external financial reports for key stakeholders, including the Department of Insurance, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, the Board of Trustees, executive leadership, and the public. This role also monitors emerging accounting matters, including GAAP and SAP requirements, and develops strategies to address related reporting needs.

What You’ll Do

• Ensures that team members adhere to financial accounting and reporting controls and maintain a high degree of accuracy.

• Designs, recommends, implements, maintains and monitors financial accounting and reporting processes, policies and systems. Continuously focuses on process improvements and simplification of financial accounting and reporting processes.

• Successfully manages the implementation of change within the organization relating to financial accounting and reporting processes and systems.

• Review and approve journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequacy.

• Ensures financial accounting and reporting policies are clear, current, relevant and regularly communicated.

• Ensures assigned account reconciliations are completed in accordance with policy.

• Manage headcount and Open positions

• Validate budget variances and rationale

• Support vendor contract management ,terms and compensation

• Lead departmental budget planning

• Forecast vendor spend working closely with business partners

• Manage work of offshore vendor.

• Manages external financial audits and financial examinations.

• Maintain strong working relationships with the NCDOI Financial Analysis Department, external auditors and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 8+ years of experience in related field

• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

• Certified Public Accountant OR Certified Internal Auditor - Highly Preferred

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community.

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.

• 401k match including an annual company contribution.

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Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in‑person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid‑Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in‑office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market‑price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$118,691.00 - $189,906.00

Skills