Assistant Plan Controller

Centene Corporation

. Assist with the management of the financial affairs for all health plans .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMissouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and analysis within health plans, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SSAP while leading teams and driving process improvements. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and financial reporting, with a strong background in accounting or finance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance4+ Years Of Accounting Or Finance ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience With High-Volume Cash ReconciliationsCPA Preferred

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisStatutory ReportingMonth-End Close ActivitiesProcess ImprovementsInternal Accounting ControlAudit CoordinationCash ReconciliationData Set AnalysisAccount Reconciliations

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Power QueryPower AutomateAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryGAAPSSAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the management of the financial affairs for all health plans
Assist with preparation of monthly financial analyses of operations for management guidance
Assist with preparation of reports outlining the company’s financial position in income, expenses, and earnings
Assist with preparation of statutory reports
Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in health plan financial reports and information
Monitor systems of internal accounting control in compliance with GAAP and/or SSAP and Company policies and standards
Assist in arranging audits of the health plan’s accounts
Provide financial and business analysis as required
Convey health plan needs to appropriate parties for coordinated action
Help develop, implement, and monitor program results
Lead two direct reports and provide significant exposure across Finance and operational business teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred candidates will be located in Missouri and able to work onsite approximately once per week (generally three times per month)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
4+ years of accounting or finance experience
Experience preferably in public accounting or healthcare industry
Experience with high-volume cash reconciliations
Experience with month-end close activities
Experience with process improvements
Experience leading or mentoring staff
Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, PivotTables, large data set analysis, and account reconciliations
Experience using Power Query and Power Automate
Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools is highly desired
CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation