Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy Consultant

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">We are looking for an experienced financial reporting & accounting policy professional for our publicly traded financial services client on a project basis. This role is fully remote and is expected to end in 3 months.</span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><ul><li>Lead the preparation of the annual Form 10-K and quarterly Form 10-Q reports with the SEC</li><li><span>Oversee the preparation of several non-SEC statutory and regulatory financial reports to be filed with U.S. federal agencies, states and government sponsored entities.</span></li><li><span>Maintain and recommend updates to significant accounting policies </span></li><li><span>Advise on the accounting and reporting for new transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</span></li><li><span>Oversee the maintenance & documentation of internal controls that are Sarbanes-Oxley compliant</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other related fields.</li><li>10+ years of relevant financial reporting & accounting policy experience required.</li><li><span>Working knowledge in Oracle Fusion and Workiva Wdesk is a plus. </span> </li><li><span> CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license, or equivalent required</span></li><li>Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S. </li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. </li></ul> <br><strong>About TALENT SHIFT, LLC</strong><br><br><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Talent Shift, LLC is a marketplace that matches professionals with projects at dynamic companies across the globe, including exciting opportunities in advisory, assurance and tax. Our community is cultivated by a team of dedicated professionals working to help clients navigate hybrid workforce strategies and connect contract workers with projects they love. Talent Shift, LLC is a subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disability</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)   </span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.  </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">California Pay Transparency  </span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.  </span></p><p> </p><p><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-size: 8pt;">California Fair Chance<!--EndFragment--> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Talent Shift will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, <a href="https://bca.lacity.gov/Uploads/fciho/Notice%20to%20Applicants%20for%20Private%20Employers%2001.23.24.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance</a>, <a href="https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LA County Fair Chance Ordinance</a>, and the <a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/FCO_Poster_2025_11.2025_Update.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</a>.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">New York Pay Transparency  </span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Maryland Wage Range Transparency Law</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to the Massachusetts’ Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Illinois Equal Pay Act</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit <a href="https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/</a>. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">New Jersey Pay Transparency Law</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Vermont Act 155</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pursuant to Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.</span></p><p> </p>

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