Accounting Senior Manager - Financial Reporting - Hybrid

The Cigna Group seeks an Accounting Senior Manager - Financial Reporting to oversee Evernorth's financial reporting in a hybrid role based in Bloomfield, CT. This senior accounting leadership position guides a team to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and governance of financial results across the reporting cycle. The role blends strategic analysis with hands-on management of close, consolidation, and cross-functional collaboration to support executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial reporting function to ensure quarterly results, standalone financial statements, and essential internal reports are prepared accurately and on schedule.
• Manage the monthly close and consolidation, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, cash flow statements, and overall financial statements.
• Provide rigorous financial analysis, including variance reviews and insights that inform leadership decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, presenting results, insights, and recommendations clearly and confidently.
• Maintain robust accounting governance, applying US GAAP, overseeing SOX controls, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Lead complex accounting initiatives, conducting technical accounting research, policy development, and process improvements to boost efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Own critical processes like the annual goodwill review, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and standard alignment.
• Build and guide a team of accounting professionals, promoting growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Work across finance, operations, and partner functions to resolve issues and strengthen financial processes.
• Support enterprise initiatives and special projects, balancing long-term strategy with near-term priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least eight years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated people leadership.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks such as SOX and SOC.
• Proven track record managing financial reporting processes, including close and consolidation.
• Experience collaborating across functions to research issues, drive resolutions, and enhance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment.