About the Role

We are seeking a thoughtful and experienced accounting leader to guide financial reporting for Evernorth. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team and ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial results.

You will play a key role in shaping reporting practices, driving continuous improvement, and delivering insights that help the business make informed decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, partnering across teams, and influencing at a senior level while developing others along the way.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead financial reporting operations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of quarterly reporting, standalone financial statements, and key internal reports.
• Oversee the monthly close and consolidation process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, cash flows, and financial statements.
• Drive high-quality financial analysis, including variance analysis and insights that support leadership decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, presenting results, insights, and recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Ensure strong accounting governance, including application of U.S. GAAP, oversight of SOX controls, and coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Lead complex accounting projects, including technical accounting research, policy development, and process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Own key processes such as the annual goodwill review, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and alignment with standards.
• Develop and lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth, accountability, and strong performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and other partners to resolve issues and strengthen financial processes.
• Support enterprise initiatives and special projects, balancing long-term strategic work with shorter-term priorities.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX / SOC).
• Proven experience managing financial reporting processes, including close and consolidation activities.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally to research, resolve issues, and improve processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting healthcare, pharmacy services, or health systems organizations.
• Experience leading accounting projects or initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

This role is a strong fit for a leader who brings curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence—someone who can elevate financial reporting while developing talent and building strong partnerships across the organization.