Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

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GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. Through the efficient, multi-tiered guidance of our highly specialized licensed insurance agents, GoHealth meets Medicare consumers where they are in their enrollment journeys and empowers them to choose the plan and carrier best suited for their healthcare needs.

We believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators to create simplified healthcare solutions for our beneficiaries and to adapt to our consumers’ complex needs.

The Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial reporting and financial results, both for internal and external purposes, including the preparation of 10‑Qs, 10‑Ks, and other SEC reporting, working cross‑functionally with other leaders throughout the organization.

• Develop a detailed understanding of the Company, its products and services, markets and internal organization to understand financial results.
• Assist with the Company’s financial accounting and reporting functions, including the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting (10‑Qs, 10‑Ks, and other SEC reporting).
• Assist in the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial consolidation processes, and help identify and implement areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Record journal entries and prepare reconciliations over complex accounting areas such as share‑based compensation and debt.
• Research new accounting and financial reporting rules and regulations, and work closely with the accounting and finance teams to understand the impacts on financial results.
• Perform research on technical accounting matters and document related memos.
• Maintain updated documented process narratives, and/or accounting policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the implementation of new financial accounting and reporting standards, including the development of related disclosures and implementation controls.
• Work directly with and assist external subject matter experts around highly technical accounting areas, as needed.

• Research and analyze new and existing accounting and reporting pronouncements, utilizing authoritative guidance and determining external disclosure requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting conclusions and support positions taken on complex transactions.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
• Support the Business Development group by assessing and effectively communicating the potential accounting impacts of internal and external growth opportunities, including new joint ventures and M&A activity.
• Support in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, providing technical expertise on accounting requirements, data migration, and process optimization.
• Assist in supporting external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting standards.
• Prepare external financial statements and ensure compliance of and disclosures with relevant accounting and reporting standards.
• Review new contracts to assess and document appropriate GAAP treatment.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of significant transactions to assess their impact to all disclosures.
• Support ad‑hoc requests from executives to support business decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on technical accounting and financial reporting required.
• Big 4 or top‑tier public accounting experience required.
• In‑depth knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of Workiva or similar SEC filing system.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with a…