Director, Accounting (Breakage Operations)

Pathward, N.A.

18d•$104,000 - $174,000•Remote

About The Position

Pathward is a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity. This Director, Accounting position leads the Company’s Breakage Operations function, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities related to prepaid card and deposit products sponsored and managed by the Company. The role manages accounting systems and processes in accordance with GAAP, and oversees escheatment and other breakage-related activities, including journal entry review, financial reporting, compliance with state unclaimed property regulations, reconciliation and remittance of applicable funds, and identification and resolution of operational issues. The Director serves as a key liaison across internal business partners, external stakeholders, and regulatory constituencies. The role is responsible for financial transaction recording, account controls and reconciliations, internal and external accounting reports, policy and control recommendations, technical accounting reviews, workflow improvement, and audit support. It also includes hiring, coaching, and performance management of direct reports. This hybrid, remote-office company has onsite locations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Phoenix, Arizona; Louisville, Kentucky; Troy, Michigan; Franklin, Tennessee; and Easton, Pennsylvania. The posting is tagged #LI-Remote. The salary range is $104,000–$174,000, with an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience.
Typically 8 or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

CPA.

Responsibilities

Manage the development, implementation, and/or maintenance of accounting systems, including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, and cash flows, in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards, including general ledger, cash payments and collections, and tax transactions.
Perform controls and reconciliations of accounts and records, including balance sheet, profit and loss, and bank accounts.
Prepare accounting reports and schedules for internal management reporting and external compliance reporting, including financial statement consolidation, cash flow reporting, and budget reporting.
Review and recommend policy changes, assess internal controls, and recommend changes.
Develop, maintain, monitor, and enforce accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and regulatory financial reporting and disclosure guidelines.
Perform reviews of technical accounting areas.
Review workflows for efficiency and improvement, and implement changes.
Document and communicate complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters.
Ensure accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue.
Participate in annual audits and special projects, and work with external consultants or auditors to provide information and maintain historical records.
Lead the Company’s Breakage Operations function, including accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for prepaid card and deposit products.
Oversee escheatment and other breakage-related processes, including journal entry review, compliance with state unclaimed property regulations, reconciliation and remittance of applicable funds, and timely identification and resolution of operational issues.
Serve as a liaison across internal business partners, external stakeholders, and regulatory constituencies.
Hire, coach, and manage the performance of direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.