VP of Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations & Governance.

VP, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations & Governance Location: Atlanta, GA We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to serve as our VP of Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations & Governance. This highly visible role will lead the Company's SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, financial consolidations, technical accounting, and corporate accounting functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and Proxy Statements, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information provided in earnings releases, investor presentations, and communications with rating agencies. This leader will also oversee monthly close and consolidation activities, foreign currency translation, regulatory financial reporting, and related audits associated with the Company's domestic and international operations. In addition, the role will provide leadership for technical accounting and accounting policy governance, including accounting research, implementation of new accounting standards, and development of company-wide accounting policies. The position will also oversee key corporate accounting areas, including investments, debt, stock compensation, employee benefits, capitalized software, and intercompany transactions. This executive will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, external auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams, ensuring a strong governance framework, regulatory compliance, and best-in-class financial reporting processes across the organizati on. Success prof ile The VP of Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations and Governance is primarily responsible for leading the activities related to the preparation and filing of the Company’s financial filings with the SEC, including the Company’s Form 10K/10Q/proxy, as well as ensuring the accuracy of financial information in the Company’s earnings releases, investor presentations, and rating agency presentations. In addition, the role will also be responsible for the following: Coordinating and managing the Company’s combined financial statement audit, disclosure committee/SOX 302 certification processes, and preparation of materials related to the Company’s SEC filings and Audit Committee meetings. Performing quality and timely SEC and technical accounting analysis research, including preparation of summary memoranda to be presented to executive management and outside auditors (including performing research on SEC-filing best practices, accounting positions for unique transactions, the accounting for new products and partnerships, including revenue recognition, and the purchase price accounting for new business combinations).Governing the Company’s non-GAAP reporting, including adherence to non-GAAP reporting policies and related SEC rules and interpretive guidance. Monthly close activities including consolidation and foreign currency translation of the Company’s accounts (as well as determining and interpreting the impact of foreign currency on the Company’s results, including related constant currency disclosures), as well as coordination of quarterly review packages with other accounting departments. Preparation and audits of all financial statements related to the Company’s subsidiaries in the United States, Canada and selected Caribbean countries as well as the financial statements of the Company’s United States pension plan. Preparation of all North American subsidiary financial-related regulatory filings. Such filings include those for federal and state regulators, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and other agencies. As part of this responsibility, role will entail coordinating and responding to audit requests from such regulators as well as presenting them to such regulators when needed. Establishing the strategic direction and executing the strategy related to the Company’s governance processes overall financial and regulatory reporting, including developing and documenting financial reporting policies and procedures and responding to changes in the Company’s business and new accounting standards. Coordinate with the Company’s Technology team and ensure that proper systems and controls exist in order to ensure the accurate and prompt preparation and filing of the Company’s financial statements. In addition, the role will coordinate with the Technology team to develop and maintain a financial systems roadmap to ensure that the Company’s financial systems are able to meet the Company’s needs in the future. Areas of accounting responsibility include cost and equity method investments, debt investment portfolios, stock compensation accounting, severance and other employment and post-employment benefits, debt accounting and financing transactions, capitalized software, intercompany accounting, related party disclosure processes, unclaimed property governance, mergers and integration and other non-GAAP accounting and reporting, determining and preparing funding requests related to the Company’s international subsidiaries, and interfacing and performing review activities related to information received from the Company’s tax and finance departments and coordinating activities with the Company’s investor relations, corporate legal, treasury, and human resources departments. Preparation, review, and analysis of ad hoc reporting requested by executive manag ement. Role Require ments: Active CPA with over 10 years of experience in SEC financial reporting,5+ years of management experience, Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Master of Accountancy degree preferred. Strong and demonstrated advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting requirements and proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements and related disclosures (including those in other parts of the Company’s SEC filings), including the capability to research and prepare technical accounting memos related the Company’s accounting positions. Ability to interpret and prepare the Company for new accounting and auditing standards. High level familiarity with IFRS as well as statutory reporting outside of the United States. Proficient in preparing clear, understandable, and compliant disclosures for SEC filings. Ability to identify risks, exposures, and key business issues are identified on a timely basis, properly accounted for, and resolved satisfactorily and timely in accordance with GAAP and, if an internal control issue, at a minimum, the standards specified within Sarbanes Oxley and Western Union policy. History of leadership and executive presence with ability to present in front of the highest levels of the Company’s executive management and Board of Directors. Candidates must be able to successfully develop and align strategies to meet business objectives/initiatives. In addition, candidates will be proficient in performing all duties inherent in a managerial role, including developing direct and indirect reports. Demonstrated management capabilities being able to not only manage the team assigned to the individual but also be able to plan for, coordinate, and successfully obtain requests from other members of the Company on a timely basis (including those members within and outside of the Company’s CFO organization). Ability to manage individual department budget and ensure compliance with approved budgetary constraints. Familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, and BlackLine products is a plus. Proven able to take the lead on the accounting process and due diligence for any size business unit acquisitions and any other larger-size Company initiative or partnership. Work Shift H YBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of emp loyment. Othe r Details As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Union