Technical Accountant (Remote Work From Home)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Freedom is seeking a Technical Accountant supporting the Center of Excellence (COE) controllership team. The COE is a dynamic team that supports accounting operations across all business units performing technical accounting research, internal control for financial reporting (ICFR), governance, financial reporting, financial reviews and special projects. Our ideal candidate will bring his/her accounting expertise working with the business, auditors, regulators, and controllership to position the organization to meet compliance within a high growth trajectory.

From your bed to your desk in 30 seconds! Were proudly offering fully remote work options for this role which can be based in AZ, CA, NV, UT, TX.

THE ROLE:

• Work cross-functionally with other groups to foresee potential accounting issues and recommend practical solutions associated with contemplated business transactions and due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Monitor business activities, ensure timely identification of accounting and financial reporting matters and prepare high quality accounting memorandums for senior management and auditors.
• Assist with the practical application of accounting matters within the Controllership Group.
• Analyze new and proposed accounting standards and determine business impact and implement new accounting standards with the Controllership Group, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and review of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare analyses of data and support for technical matters and present findings and challenges for evaluation.
• Participates in both formal and informal reviews with business units to ensure financial statement disclosures are complete and accurate.
• Prepare and present training and other presentations on a variety of accounting topics.
• Assist in the evaluation, update and maintenance of key controls over financial reporting and the related key reports.
• Represent the company professionally as a subject matter expert, both internally and externally.
• Leads special projects covering process optimization, implementations and integrations.

• REQUIREMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS:
• CPA required, MBA plus
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Advanced excel and documentation skills
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP as well as ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
• Financial services industry experience a plus
• Public Company experience a plus
• Oracle experience a plus

CULTURAL FIT (Our Core Values):

• Care (for everyone): We show compassion and contribute to the well-being and growth of those around us. We only pursue products that improve the financial lives of our clients.
• Act with Integrity (every time): We take the right action even when it is hard and even when no one is watching. We treat our employees, clients, and communities the way they wish to be treated.
• Get Better (every day): We innovate, iterate, and improve each day. We are creative, take thoughtful risks, and ultimately learn and recover from failures.
• COLLABORATE (with everybody): We strive to work together toward a common purpose by proactively sharing information and inviting participation. We recognize the perspective of various groups and embrace healthy, constructive debate.

WHY JOIN THE FREEDOM FAMILY?

• Fast, continued growth - theres a lot of opportunity for advancement
• Voted a Best Place to Work multiple times by our employees, most recently #1 in Phoenix for the 2nd year in a row!
• 401k with employer match
• 3 weeks paid vacation (increased with tenure)
• 10 paid holidays & 5 sick days
• Paid time off for volunteer work and on your birthday

WHO WE ARE:

Freedom Financial Network is a family of companies that takes a people-first approach to financial services, using technology to empower consumers to overcome debt and create a brighter financial future. The company was founded in 2002 by Brad Stroh and Andrew Housser on the belief that by staying committed to helping people, you can ensure better financial outcomes for both the customer and the business. This Heart + $ philosophy still guides the vision of our growing company, which has helped millions of people find solutions for their financial needs.

What began with 2 people in a spare bedroom has now rapidly expanded to a vibrant business that employs over 2000 employees (known internally as The Freedom Family) in two locations: San Mateo, CA and Tempe, AZ. When you visit either of our offices, youll understand why our employees have voted us the Best Place to Work for the last several years. Its a place where the Heart + $ philosophy continues to thrive, where we believe that success is only achieved by doing whats right for our customers, our employees, and our communities.

In order to create brighter futures for our clients, employees, and businesses, Freedom Financial Network holds itself to four core values that have grown out of our Heart + $ philosophy: to care for everyone around us, act with integrity every time, collaborate with everybody we work with, and get better at what we do every day.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Freedom Financial Network (FFN) to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by FFNs Talent Acquisition leader.