GoHealth · 1 month ago
Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expGoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial reporting and financial results, including the preparation of SEC reports and compliance with US GAAP.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
GoHealth
GoHealth is a health insurance marketplace that offers health insurance brokerage and medicare plans for individuals and businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
GoHealth has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$240.38MKey Investors
Elevance HealthNorwest Equity Partners (NEP)
2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $115M
2022-09-26Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2020-07-14IPO
Leadership Team
Clint Jones
Co-Founder & Co-Chairman
Brendan Shanahan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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