Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting

Blue Cross NC

Financial reporting manager leading accounting controls and reports for Blue Cross NC, a North Carolina health insurer. Managing audits, budgets, reconciliations, and GAAP/SAP compliance with remote-flex work and occasional office visits.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeDurham • Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,691 - $189,906 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting controls, and compliance with GAAP and SAP requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, manage organizational change, and drive process improvements in accounting and reporting functions.

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Financial ReportingGAAP KnowledgeSAP KnowledgeCertified Public AccountantProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Accounting ControlsGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial AnalysisBudget PlanningJournal Entry ReviewAccount ReconciliationVendor Contract ManagementFinancial Audits ManagementReporting PoliciesClose Activities

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Change ManagementRelationship ManagementTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Internal Auditor

Industry Keywords

Financial Reporting ControlsNCDOI Financial AnalysisBlue Cross and Blue Shield AssociationVendor Spend ForecastingFinancial Examination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the accounting and reporting team
Deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting
Oversee accounting controls, reporting policies, close activities, and general ledger maintenance and security
Guide the preparation, analysis, and review of internal and external financial reports
Monitor emerging accounting matters, including GAAP and SAP requirements
Develop strategies to address related reporting needs
Ensure adherence to financial accounting and reporting controls
Design, recommend, implement, maintain, and monitor accounting and reporting processes, policies, and systems
Drive process improvements and simplification
Manage organizational change relating to accounting and reporting processes and systems
Review and approve journal entries
Ensure accounting and reporting policies are clear, current, relevant, and communicated
Ensure account reconciliations are completed according to 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 with business partners
Manage offshore vendor work
Manage external financial audits and financial examinations
Maintain relationships with the NCDOI Financial Analysis Department, external auditors, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
8+ years of experience in a related field
In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in a related field
Certified Public Accountant OR Certified Internal Auditor highly preferred
Knowledge of GAAP and SAP requirements
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and wellness programs
Parental leave and support
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
401k match including an annual company contribution
Annual Incentive Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Competitive health benefits and wellness programs