Director, Accounting

Summary

Join Pathward, a hybrid, remote-office financial empowerment company dedicated to creating financial inclusion. Manage and develop accounting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory guidelines. You will perform account reconciliations, prepare reports, review policies, and manage a team. This role requires a bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and strong collaboration, business acumen, and communication skills. A CPA is preferred. Pathward offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
• Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent
• Collaboration
• Business acumen
• Communication

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, Cash Flows, etc. in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.)
• Perform control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
• Prepare accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.) may also include: Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)
• Review and recommend policy changes, assess internal control structure and recommend changes
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and enforce accounting policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as regulatory agency financial reporting and disclosure guidelines
• Perform reviews on technical accounting areas
• Review workflow for efficiencies and improvements and implement changes
• Document and communicate complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters
• Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue
• Participate in annual audits and special projects. May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes
• Be responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management for direct reports
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

CPA

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity