Head of Technical Accounting

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking a Head of Technical Accounting to lead the technical accounting team and ensure accuracy of accounting for new products and services in line with US GAAP and IFRS. You will guide policy, collaborate across Finance, and interface with external auditors to support Wise’s growth ambitions.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in technical accounting, strong SOX and controls experience, and a proven ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Very strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• 5+ years in Technical Accounting leadership roles.
• Experience with SOX controls and process improvements in finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical Accounting team and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Finance teams to embed IFRS and US GAAP in business processes and policies.
• Design scalable processes and systems to support growth and future US listing readiness.
• Act as primary contact with auditors and other stakeholders for Technical Accounting matters.
• Lead the transformation journey and improve financial reporting efficiency.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SOX controls

Education

Professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer

Job Description

Join our finance team and help navigate us through a critical transformation

The Finance team is critical in supporting the Wise mission. We are working to become listed in the US stock exchange in 2026 and need to ensure our technical accounting team is set-up to meet the respective regulatory requirements.

We're looking for a HEAD OF TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING to join us

We're looking for a Head of Technical Accounting to join and lead our technical accounting team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accounting for our new products and services is in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS to meet our reporting needs.

Your mission

• The Technical Accounting team is responsible for understanding the why and how of different accounting areas. This includes documenting accounting position papers and explaining to Finance stakeholders, diverse teams across Wise as well as external auditors the accounting for these. You will be overseeing the team’s work and supporting them in the analysis of various accounting topics.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed accounting into the business - not just the books: You will collaborate with different teams in Finance to ensure correct application of IFRS and US GAAP and that processes and accounting policies are updated to reflect it.

• Design scalable processes and systems to support rapid growth and future listing in US stock exchange: You are taking ownership for the management of several high-stakes financial workstreams to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards for both internal and external reporting purposes.

• Act as the primary contact with auditors and other stakeholders from the Technical Accounting team side.

• Lead and mentor the Technical Accounting team and support them in the transformation journey.

About you

• Very good US GAAP and IFRS knowledge. It would be beneficial, if you have a professional finance qualification such as the ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.

• You have prior experience (5+ years) as a Technical Accounting Lead, Senior Technical Accountant, Senior Accounting Adviser or Senior Audit Manager. You have managed accounting projects and demonstrated resilience to break through and overcome challenges.

• You have prior experience in the SOX controls framework and have improved accounting processes in light of the SOX requirements.

• You drive process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.

• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment, staying organized and ensuring execution of complex initiatives, driving impact at scale.

• You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• You have robust communication skills and strong stakeholder management.

• You are an inclusive people leader, who develops talent and builds diverse teams.

• You are happy to travel on a quarterly basis internationally to other Wise offices (e.g. Tallinn) or for team offsites.

Nice to have

• Experience with capital markets transactions (IPO, debt/equity offerings, prospectuses/circulars)

• Financial services/fintech industry exposure

Additional Information

£110,000-£150,000

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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