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Wikimedia Foundation

A nonprofit organization, the Wikimedia Foundation is dedicated to fostering the “growth, development, and distribution of free, multilingual content.” Headquartered in San Fra

Lead Technical Accountant

Location

Arizona + 29 moreAll locations: Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Idaho | Illinois | Iowa | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

$105.2K - $159.4K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Lead Technical Accountant

Wikimedia Foundation

• Simplifying complex financial accounting concepts into actionable strategies and clear guidance for stakeholders. • Maintaining and improving the Foundation’s accounting and financial governance policies and procedures to enhance the quality of financial reporting and support adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. • Leading key components of the Foundation’s and the Wikimedia Endowment’s annual financial audits, including preparing audit support schedules and coordinating responses to auditor inquiries. • Supporting the preparation of the Foundation’s and the Wikimedia Endowment’s Form 990, including gathering data, reviewing schedules, and ensuring information is accurate and complete. • Researching, evaluating, and documenting conclusions on new or emerging accounting standards, selecting appropriate evaluation methodologies and criteria, and leading cross-functional implementation by designing the adoption approach, establishing timelines, and guiding the accounting team and impacted departments through execution. • Reviewing and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting, including documenting controls, processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements. • Leading process improvement projects related to accounting and internal controls, independently assessing operational, regulatory, systems, and resource constraints, designing and implementing sustainable enhancements to workflows, documentation, and control environments in partnership with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders. • Advising departments on revenue and expense recognition matters by evaluating accounting implications and providing clear guidance. • Supporting treasury and investment operations, including monitoring cash and investment activity and performing cash forecasting to support liquidity planning and decision-making.

Job Requirements

  • Active CPA license required (or equivalent international certification with strong US GAAP experience).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience in public accounting.
  • Experience supporting audited financial statements and/or Form 990 preparation strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and core financial reporting concepts.
  • Proven ability to assess accounting issues and communicate recommendations clearly and concisely.
  • Experience collaborating with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and other key business partners.
  • Strong time-management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including designing, documenting, and testing internal controls.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  • Proven ability to document accounting conclusions in technical accounting memos, and to draft, maintain, and update accounting policies and internal controls in alignment with COSO standards.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

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