Director, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proven executive leadership and people management skills, including the ability to lead through managers, develop talent, set strategic direction, and drive accountability across multiple teams.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, NAIC guidance, regulatory reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial close governance within a complex organization.
• Ability to evaluate complex accounting conclusions, reporting implications, financial statement presentation matters, and enterprise-wide accounting impacts.
• Strong business partnership skills with the ability to connect operational activities to accounting outcomes and communicate financial impacts to executive leadership and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing financial close, accounting operations, reporting, audits, regulatory filings, and compliance activities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead issue resolution, present recommendations, and communicate effectively with auditors, regulators, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, assess risk, and make sound business decisions using professional judgment and a strong control mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial data tools, including PeopleSoft and related reporting or reconciliation platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, assess root causes, evaluate financial risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience leading process, control, documentation, automation, and technology-enabled enhancements across accounting and finance functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with ERP systems, reconciliation platforms, workflow tools, data visualization solutions, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled technologies is preferred.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• Twelve or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or a related finance function required.
• Prior experience managing managers and leading accounting teams required.
• Experience in health insurance, regulated industries, Big Four or national public accounting firms, statutory reporting, complex consolidations, complex legal entity environments, or executive and audit committee reporting support preferred.
Independence has implemented a “Hybrid” model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the “Hybrid” model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
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