Director, Accounting; Breakage Operations

Remote

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in:
Sioux Falls, SD, Phoenix, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™.We area financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our
* HUMBLE*HUNGRY
* SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

Manages 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.

• Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.).
• Performs control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.).
• Prepares 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.).
• Reviews and recommends policy changes, assess internal control structure and recommend changes.
• Develops, maintains, monitors, and enforces accounting policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as regulatory agency financial reporting and disclosure guidelines.
• Performs reviews on technical accounting areas.
• Reviews workflow for efficiencies and improvements and implements changes.
• Documents and communicates complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue.
• Participates in annual audits and special projects. May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• CPA preferred
• Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

This Accounting Director position will lead the Company’s Breakage Operations function, with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities related to prepaid card and deposit products sponsored and managed by the Company. The role oversees escheatment and other breakage-related processes, including the review of journal entries and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, compliance with state unclaimed property regulations, reconciliation and remittance of applicable funds, and the timely identification and resolution of operational issues.

This leader will serve as a key liaison across internal business partners, external stakeholders, and regulatory constituencies, ensuring effective governance and execution…