Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority Looking for Manager of Finance at Boston, MA Full Time

The Health Connector’s Finance Team is seeking a Manager of Finance who will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Manager of Finance is responsible for assisting with the management of all aspects of budgeting and financial analysis for Health Connector programs. The Manager of Finance also supports the senior team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the organization. The Manager of Finance supervises two Financial Analysts and is a full-time exempt position.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Development and maintenance of multiple financial models for budgeting, forecasting, analytical analysis, and reporting
• Act as a point of contact representing Finance for other constituents (e.g., other state agencies, federal partners, health plans, advocates, etc.), manage day-to-day interactions, respond to requests, and participate in or lead meetings and other communications
• Assume analytical leadership and coordinate analytical efforts across multiple teams within the Health Connector. Over time, help to enhance overall analytical capabilities of the organization
• Analysis of enrollment and financial data to identify and explain variances compared to budget
• Identification of opportunities to improve Health Connector program cost structures and the development and communication of analyses and documentation to help advance strategic initiatives
• Ability to anticipate financial issues, assess business implications and recommend an appropriate action plan
• Oversight of premium billing vendor and associated reporting and financial functions
• Provide project management and analytical support for Financial Integrity project
• Supports and collaborates with the Actuary on the ConnectorCare or program budget
• Assists with annual federal and state audits and other reviews
• Oversees financial aspects of Health Connector federal grants and acts as a primary point of contact with CMS
• Assists with preparation of documents and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures the department’s operating procedures align with all federal and state laws and regulations and current processes
• Oversight of multiple required financial reports to external stakeholders
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; graduate degree preferred
• Five plus (5+) years of relevant work experience preferably in government or a health care setting; knowledge of the ACA and health insurance marketplaces preferred
• Ability to perform complex data modeling and analysis; experience with health care data preferred
• Proficiency with SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and Financial Statements

• Strong analytic and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to analyze quantitative, as well as qualitative information
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills
• Comfortable presenting financial and programmatic information in a public setting
• Ability to multi-task, assess priorities, and operate in a flexible manner to meet the dynamic needs of the Health Connector
• Excellent interpersonal skills; experience managing a team preferred

Salary:

Salary range is competitive; salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please Note:

• Due to the requirement of 268A, please complete the Applicant Disclosure Form and return with your application. Link: Link: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/wp-content/uploads/ApplicantsDisclosureForm.pdf
• All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of full COVID vaccination.
• The Health Connector is operating on a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the office, which is located in downtown Boston, and 3 days working from home.
• Employee may be requested to work an extended day and weekends to meet deadlines.

About the Health Connector:

The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (Health Connector) is an independent public authority serving as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant marketplace for the Commonwealth. The organization is charged with providing subsidized and unsubsidized health insurance to individuals and small employers. The Health Connector also oversees policy development related to health care reform under both state and federal laws, as well as conducting public education and outreach about health care reform and coverage opportunities.

The Health Connector is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a vital characteristic of its work force. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Health Care: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location