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Senior Manager Financial Balancing & Controls

Health Care Service Corporation · Naperville, IL · $92,700–$167,500 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led a finance team through a major system change, merger or new product line.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan and implement financial reporting changes without breaking controls.

Tell me about a process you improved that made reconciliations faster or more accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they actively improve finance operations instead of just running the close the way it has always run.

What would you do

A bank reconciliation has an unexplained variance that's been aging for months. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they drive old variances to resolution rather than carry them forward.

One of your managers keeps missing close deadlines. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage performance directly and supportively.

How do you explain a complex balancing issue to a senior leader who isn't an accountant?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly and concisely to leadership.

About the work

Walk me through how you would oversee balancing of premiums, claims and capitations each month.

What they are checking: Whether they understand health plan financial flows and how to reconcile them.

How do you review journal entries and reconciliations before giving final approval?

What they are checking: Whether they review with real scrutiny, since they are the last check before reporting.

How do you handle auditor requests so responses are accurate and consistent?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage audits with quality control and clear communication.

What makes pharmacy rebates or hospital discounts hard to account for and balance?

What they are checking: Whether they understand complex health plan items with timing and estimate issues.

How do you design controls so errors are caught before they reach the financial statements?

What they are checking: Whether they think about preventive and detective controls in a structured way.

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The full job description

As published by Health Care Service Corporation.

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position is responsible for leading and managing the financial processes and the internal and external reporting of premiums, claims, capitations, bank reconciliations, vendor balancing and payments, pharmacy rebates, hospital discounts. Oversees communication with auditors, reviewing responses for quality and consistency, and responding to queries about overall process and procedures. Provides final approval of all department journal entries and account reconciliations. Assists in the development and coordination of major financial reporting system changes associated with new product lines, mergers, acquisitions, etc., that impact premiums, claims, capitations, pharmacy rebates, bank reconciliations, etc., and oversees the implementation of those changes. Required Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in Business, Finance OR Accounting • 7 years professional work experience in accounting and/or managing projects • 4 years of management experience a Business-related field OR in Finance • Clear, concise, grammatical communication with appropriate word choice, to all levels of management • PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes • Excellent analytical skills, detailed-oriented, managing and prioritizing several tasks at the same time • Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas of responsibility, including overnight stays This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote. Sponsorship is not available . #LI-Hybrid INJLF Compensation $92,700 $130,100 HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards . The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances. HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law. Base Pay Range $92,700.00 - $167,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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