Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

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. Our extensive industry expertise, including the use of data science and machine learning with key investments in proprietary technology, helps consumers cut through the confusion and enroll confidently. 

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Why Apply:

As an industry leader in the Medicare marketplace, we are compelled to not only embrace change but to actively be the change to adapt to our consumers complex needs. We believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators within our industry to create individualized, simplified healthcare solutions for our beneficiaries.

Our #TeamGoHealth employees are at the core of our collective success; that's why we are committed to discovering the best in-class talent and ensuring that each team member receives the development tools and support they need to flourish in their professional endeavors.

We also understand that you may not check every box in our requirements list -- most applicants don’t! In fact, frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. GoHealth encourages you to break that statistic and to apply today!

About the role:

The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager 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, which will require the ability to work cross-functionally with other leaders throughout the organization.

The External Reporting Manager will also be responsible for the drafting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP. The manager will work across numerous departments to achieve high quality deliverables and work products. The Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager is a full-time role and reports directly to the Controller, with visibility and close working relationships with leaders across the Company.

This position will also be a key contributor in the research, interpretation, and implementation of technical accounting and financial reporting guidance. This role is ideal for a self-starter, who has a strong technical accounting and financial reporting background, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, work independently, perform key analyses, possess a focus on process improvements and a keen problem-solving ability and willingness to undertake any responsibility in support of the needs of the team and the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the Company, its products and services, its markets and its internal organization in order 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, including how changes to financial accounting standards will impact 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

Essential Functions:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

• 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 communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Motivated by and thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent ad hoc requests and changing priorities.

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite at Merchandise Mart, Chicago IL)

Pay Range: $130,000 - 150,000

The salary range for this position reflects an expected offering for this position and does not include annual bonus targets. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to): location, relevant experience/level and skillset, education and training, internal equity as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. 

Benefits and Perks:

• Open vacation policy because work life balance is important
• 401k program with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Professional growth opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonuses
• Employee Resource Groups
• GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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