**This is a senior individual contributor role**The Accounting Manager position is a member of our Accounting Policy Team, responsible for assisting with technical accounting research, interpretation and analysis to ensure Cignas compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  As a part of this team, you will drive the implementation and maintenance of sound accounting policy.  You will have the opportunity to interact with teams, at all levels, across the Accounting and Finance function and will have significant exposure to a variety of complex and significant issues.  This role has been a key steppingstone for many of our company’s successful accounting leaders.Role Summary<ul><li>Monitors emerging accounting and financial reporting developments and consults with key business partners to understand the impact of and communicate matters affecting the company; consults in policy and reporting research to support complex business transactions and product development; guides business areas with interpretation and application of new accounting and reporting requirements (both STAT and GAAP).</li><li>Provide clear, concise technical guidance on new and emerging accounting and reporting issues from regulatory bodies (FASB, SEC, NAIC) to internal business partners and senior management.</li><li>Consults with business accountants and finance personnel in implementing new requirements enterprise wide.</li><li>Consults with business areas to provide technical accounting and reporting guidance related to products, transactions and/or other relevant circumstances or events. Areas of research my include but are not limited to M&amp;A activity, complex investments transactions, insurance product inquiries, evaluation of appropriate accounting for long-term contracts, questions related to benefit plan accounting and share-based payment.</li><li>Provides training to Cigna Finance staff on accounting and reporting issues.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or other related field</li><li>CPA required. MBA a plus.</li><li>6+ years relevant experience preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Health Care, life insurance &amp; investment accounting and terminology a plus</li><li>Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC and statutory requirements</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of management</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Experience in financial and operational auditing and review, as well as a broad range of business issues (acquisitions, divestitures, systems, benefits)</li><li>Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity</li><li>Proven ability to build effective relationships with business partners globally</li><li>Demonstrated competency in the area of professional savvy and negotiating</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office and remote remaining 2 days</li></ul> If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.