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Technical Accounting Advisor

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pathward logoPathward · Worldwide
$86K–$145K/yrFull-timeRemote1d ago
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Oversees complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters and ensures Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards. Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. Please click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For assistance completing an application, please contact a Pathward People & Culture Representative by emailing - careers@pathward.com Please click here to view Pathward's Applicant Privacy Notice. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted. Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqu

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Company's SOX program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, process mapping, and control design evaluations.
  • Communicate directly with internal audit, external audit, management and control owners
  • Serve as the liaison between executives and Internal Audit for SOX related matters
  • Manage quarterly and annual SOX testing cycles, partner with control owners to identify gaps, and track remediation plans.
  • Execute the first line of defense program for Shared Services in accordance with Company policy
  • Research, understand, and implement new accounting standards
  • Subject matter expert in complex areas of US GAAP, including CECL, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidation, transfers and servicing, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Master's degree preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • 5+ years at Big 4 firm in Audit practice
  • 3+ years public company experience (SEC registrants)
  • Sarbanes Oxley
  • COSO frameworks
  • Visio or other process flow tools
  • Communication
  • Financial acumen
  • Attention to detail
  • The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.
  • Salary range: $86,000 - $145,000
  • This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.
  • #LI-Remote

Benefits

Health insurance401(k)Remote work options

Additional Information

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.


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