Technical Accounting Advisor

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

• Sarbanes Oxley
• COSO frameworks
• Visio or other process flow tools
• Communication
• Financial acumen
• Attention to detail

Pay

Salary range: $86,000 – $145,000. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.

Benefits

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.