Vice President, Financial and Regulatory Reporting

RiseMe; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term incentives

Life insurance

Job summary

Western Union is seeking a strategic Vice President of Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations & Governance in Atlanta. This role leads SEC reporting, technical accounting, and governance, ensuring accuracy and compliance across global operations.

You will oversee monthly closes, consolidations, FX translation, and regulatory reporting; manage audits, SOX, and policy implementation while partnering with senior leadership and auditors. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master of Accountancy preferred.
• 10+ years of SEC reporting and technical accounting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting and reporting teams.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience with multinational operations, including foreign currency accounting and consolidations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and international statutory reporting preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, and Blackline is a plus.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and Proxy Statements.
• Oversee financial reporting for earnings releases, investor presentations, and rating agency communications.
• Direct monthly close, consolidations, foreign currency translation, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Manage external audits, disclosure committee processes, SOX certifications, and Audit Committee materials.
• Lead technical accounting research, policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Oversee key corporate accounting areas, including investments, debt, stock compensation, employee benefits, capitalized software, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and global reporting requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Technology teams to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and financial systems.
• Develop and lead a high-performing accounting and reporting team.

Skills

Leadership

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

US GAAP

SOX

IFRS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master of Accountancy

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Blackline

Job description

Vice President, Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Consolidations & Governance

Location: Atlanta GA

We are seeking a strategic and experienced finance executive to lead our SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, financial consolidations, technical accounting, and governance functions. This highly visible leadership role will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company’s financial reporting while partnering with senior leadership, auditors, regulators, and key business stakeholders.

Success profile

• Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and Proxy Statements.
• Oversee financial reporting for earnings releases, investor presentations, and rating agency communications.
• Direct monthly close, consolidations, foreign currency translation, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Manage external audits, disclosure committee processes, SOX certifications, and Audit Committee materials.
• Lead technical accounting research, policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Oversee key corporate accounting areas, including investments, debt, stock compensation, employee benefits, capitalized software, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and global reporting requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Technology teams to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and financial systems.
• Develop and lead a high-performing accounting and reporting team.

Role Requirements

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master of Accountancy preferred.
• 10+ years of SEC reporting and technical accounting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting and reporting teams.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience with multinational operations, including foreign currency accounting and consolidations, is a must.
• Familiarity with IFRS and international statutory reporting preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, and Blackline is a plus.
• Travel may be required

Ideal Candidate

A collaborative and influential finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, proven SEC reporting experience, and the ability to drive governance, compliance, and process excellence across a complex global organization.

Workplace Option

HYBRID - 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 a week.

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 employment.

Other 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 [e-mail]

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 applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-26-2026

This application window is a good‑faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.