Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Senior Manager

Wellpath

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience.
  • Experience with Big Four or leading regional public accounting firms.
  • Strong experience with financial statement audits.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical accounting expert, researching and implementing U.S. GAAP guidance.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage external audit relationships and oversee audit testing and issue resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial reporting standards.
  • Partner with leadership on accounting policies and financial system improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping financial reporting processes.
  • Exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic partnership with leadership.
  • Engagement with external audit processes, enhancing professional visibility.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting serves as a key subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and audit-related activities. This role leads technical accounting research and implementation while overseeing financial statement disclosures and reporting processes. The position coordinates external audits and works closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure compliance with evolving standards. The role also supports accurate, compliant financial reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, researching and implementing U.S. GAAP guidance and accounting standards.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and technical accounting documentation.
  • Manage external audit relationships and oversee audit activities, including testing, issue resolution, and closeout.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Partner with leadership on accounting policies, process improvements, and financial system implementations.


Qualifications & Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience.
  • Prior experience with a Big Four public accounting firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG) or a leading regional public accounting firm such as BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton, or similar.
  • Strong experience performing and managing financial statement audits.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing both the face of the financial statements and related footnote disclosures.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.

Licenses/Certifications
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

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