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1mo ago

Financial Consultant

Optum Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA

1mo ago Closed

$60k - $107k/yr Full time Budgeting Consultant Data Analysis

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 23, 2026).

Job Description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Financial Consultant in Lafayette, LA on a hybrid schedule to support profitability and decision making for Home Health and Hospice.

Compensation

Salary: USD 60,200 - 107,400 per year

Location

Lafayette, Louisiana, hybrid work arrangement

Responsibilities

Develop, perform, and manage analyses of business and financial metrics and performance indicators for Home Health and Hospice
Investigate the drivers behind financial results and clearly communicate insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Create and maintain financial reports that show actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast, and budget
Collaborate with business teams to propose and implement strategies, plans, and processes that improve profitability and drive cost efficiencies
Partner across the organization to complete all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
2+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
2+ years of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis experience
2+ years of Microsoft Excel experience (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.)
Financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills
Experience owning and managing financial models with demonstrated process improvement
Highly analytical with meticulous attention to detail to ensure precision and accuracy
Team player with effective written and verbal communication across diverse business backgrounds
Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex data to leadership
Ability to work full-time during normal business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with planning tools such as Essbase, Oracle EPM, Planful, and PeopleSoft Financials
Self-sufficient, independent thinker with ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently

Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Essbase
Oracle EPM
Planful
PeopleSoft Financials

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Telecommuting Requirements

Reside within commutable distance to the offices at 901 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA; 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816; or 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure and maintain a dedicated work area with information privacy
Must have a location with high-speed internet access and a private workspace
All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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1mo ago

Chief Financial Officer

AcadianaCares Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $100k/yr Full time MBA Senior Accounting

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 4, 2026).

Job Description

AcadianaCares, based in Lafayette, LA, is seeking an on-site Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance department, overseeing accounting, procurement, cash management, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting. The role offers $90,000 to $100,000 per year and comes with a benefits package. This nonprofit organization relies on disciplined financial management to support grant reporting and program delivery on site in Lafayette.

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Oversee comptrollership and treasury duties
Determine the organization's capital structure
Develop and execute economic strategy and forecasting
Manage all accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, to accurately reflect the organization's financial status
Coordinate preparation of tax returns, IRS reports, and regulatory and statutory reports as needed
Direct payroll processing, related recordkeeping, tax filings, deduction reporting, levies and garnishments, and the preparation of accounting transactions and documents; document and update procedures and prepare management reports
Assess financial position and issue periodic reports on stability, liquidity, and growth
Analyze costs and recommend actions to maintain cash flow and banking efficiency
Lead the annual budget process and provide monthly financial reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors
Advise the CEO and Board on expenditure control, revenue optimization, and implications of proposed services and programs
Attend board, staff, and other managerial meetings as required
Develop management reports to track trends and overall financial health
Consolidate and direct cost accounting procedures along with other routine reports
Supervise accounting staff and contracted accounting services

Requirements

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
A master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an MBA from an accredited university, is preferred
Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit budgeting and grants management, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting; experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Sage experience is preferred
High integrity and commitment to ethical work performance
Clear communication and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to collaborate with people of diverse lifestyles
Prior experience in HIV service, HIV prevention, healthcare, mental health, or substance abuse rehabilitation programs is preferred

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Sage

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