Technical Accounting Advisor

Pathward, N.A.

21h•$86,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing talent anywhere, with onsite locations in Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, and Easton, PA. The company's purpose is to create financial inclusion for all™, working with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity. They strive to remove barriers to financial access and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high-quality financial products. Pathward values a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate differences and believe unique perspectives lead to success, guided by a HUMBLEHUNGRYSMART approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

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