Sr. Manager, Financial Compliance and Technical Accounting

Goodwill - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukee, WI

Social Assistance

About the position

The Senior Manager of Financial Compliance & Technical Accounting will lead the development and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with new and existing accounting standards. This role is crucial in shaping the long-term accounting strategy and supporting the organization's technical financial framework. The position involves managing complex accounting issues, leading the adoption of new standards, and serving as a key stakeholder in various audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of corporate accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and OMB guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, derivatives, impairments, fair value assessments, and business combinations.
• Lead the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards, aligning them with the company's strategic goals.
• Supervise the Financial Compliance Program Manager, ensuring compliance and addressing complex accounting queries.
• Lead and support change management activities related to OMB methodology, including training, communication, and monitoring.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in financial compliance and develop effective solutions.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction in technical accounting and compliance matters.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to the organization.
• Establish and enforce internal controls to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure correct accounting treatments for complex transactions.
• Design and conduct training programs on accounting and compliance for staff.
• Perform internal audits to identify and resolve issues, recommending improvements.
• Key stakeholder and participant of annual financial audits, single audits, and annual tax review.
• Regularly communicate with cross functional department and leadership about compliance and financial reporting issues, advising on best practices.
• Serve as a technical accounting expert, offering guidance to various stakeholders.
• Undertake special projects and initiatives as directed by senior management.
• Manage departmental structure, development and training of staff.
• Plan and manage projects and improvement initiatives of moderate to high complexity related to departmental function.
• Champion and engage with community relations efforts, linking outcomes to employee engagement.
• Complete other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting and financial compliance, or audit, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, OMB regulations, and other financial compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.