Financial Analyst, Consultant

Job Description

Your Role

The Stellarus Finance team supports financial reporting, analysis, product support and information technology support to Stellarus, a new technology company. The Financial Analyst, Consultant will report to the Director of Finance for Stellarus. In this role you will be managing the monthly production of financial statements for Stellarus including balance sheet, cash flow statement and profit and loss. You will also manage the process to develop quarterly board reporting for the Stellarus board and partners. You will work closely with the accounting and controllers' team to understand charges posting to Stellarus, as well as intercompany transactions between the parent company Ascendiun, Stellarus, and other entities. This position will work very closely with the Stellarus and Ascendiun finance teams to develop all intercompany relationships and charges. You will also work very closely with Global Business Services and the business leaders to ensure all contracting is done correctly and systemically. Other duties will include support for corporate development transactions as well as analysis and reporting of Stellarus customers. Ad hoc projects will also be part of the role.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Summarize monthly and quarterly financial results of Stellarus for senior leaders and the board of directors, that is actionable
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis for senior leaders and the Stellarus board of directors including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements
• Develop rules of the road and systems calculations for all intercompany transactions between Stellarus and other entities and companies
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation to ensure financial records are consistent and comply with company policies and GAAP
• Create process and reporting for all Stellarus contracting to ensure appropriate accounting treatment (capitalize vs. expense) and entity and complete this in a systemic way
• Support and assist in new corporate development transactions, as well as requests for proposal (RFP) and analysis for potential new partners and existing partners
• Lead the annual planning process for Stellarus in conjunction with the Ascendiun
• Ad Hoc analysis of products, customers, and technology initiatives

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Requires at least 7 years of prior relevant experience
• Requires prior experience with product financials
• Prior experience in a startup or technology organization preferred
• Prior experience managing the FP&A function for a business unit or larger group preferred
• Knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP principles preferred
• Prior experience with board of directors and senior leaders in presentation and communication preferred

About the Team

About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.

Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.

Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

Our Workplace Model:

At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:

o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

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