[Remote] Senior Statutory Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. The Senior Statutory Accountant will lead statutory accounting and regulatory reporting activities for Medicare and Medicaid health insurance entities, ensuring compliance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles and other regulations.ResponsibilitiesLeads preparation, review, and filing of quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements for Medicare and Medicaid lines of businessEnsures ongoing compliance with NAIC SAP, CMS regulations, state insurance laws, and Medicaid managed care requirementsPrepares and reviews complex statutory schedules and exhibits, including premium and membership reporting, claims and medical expense reporting, reinsurance and risk-sharing arrangements and risk-Based Capital (RBC) and surplus analysisMonitors statutory capital, surplus, and solvency metrics to ensure regulatory complianceServes as a primary point of contact for state insurance departments, CMS, and the NAICCoordinates and supports statutory audits, financial examinations, and CMS program auditsPrepares formal responses to regulator inquiries, data calls, and examination findingsEnsures timely and accurate filing of all regulatory reports and supplemental schedulesInterprets and applies complex statutory accounting guidance related to Medicare Advantage and Part D, Medicaid managed care contracts, and programs such as risk adjustment, cost‑sharing reductions, and premium stabilizationReviews journal entries and account reconciliations impacting statutory resultsAssesses statutory accounting implications of new products, contracts, or regulatory changesPartners closely with actuarial, compliance, finance, and government programs teams to validate data inputs and assumptionsCollaborates with legal and compliance teams on regulatory interpretations and filingsProvides statutory accounting guidance to internal stakeholders and junior staffMaintains and enhances statutory reporting controls, documentation, and governanceIdentifies and implements process improvements and automation opportunitiesStays current on emerging NAIC, CMS, and state regulatory guidance affecting Medicare and Medicaid insurersSupports enterprise compliance initiatives and regulatory readinessParticipates in special projects and performs other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance requiredMinimum 7 years of accounting experience, including significant statutory insurance accounting experience requiredDeep knowledge of NAIC SAP, health insurance regulations, and government-sponsored health programs requiredHands-on experience with statutory filings for Medicare Advantage, Part D, and/or Medicaid managed care entities requiredStrong experience interacting with regulators and external auditors requiredExpert understanding of statutory accounting and regulatory compliance requiredStrong judgment and ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance requiredExcellent written communication for regulator correspondence requiredAbility to manage high-risk deadlines in a regulated environment requiredLeadership mindset with the ability to mentor and review work of others requiredCPA or CPA candidate preferredPrior experience with CMS reporting and audits preferredExperience with multi-state health insurance operations preferredFamiliarity with statutory reporting systems and NAIC filing tools preferredBenefitsReferral bonus opportunitiesGenerous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidaysHealth insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and DisabilityEmployer-matched retirement saving fundsPersonal and financial wellness programsPre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent careGenerous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degreesOpportunities for professional growth and career advancementInternal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunitiesCompany OverviewVNS Health provides home care, hospice care, and behavioral health services. It was founded in 1893, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.vnshealth.org.Company H1B SponsorshipVNS Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.