Lead Technical Accountant

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Lead Technical Accountant to join our Accounting team. In this role, you will serve as a key subject matter expert on accounting policy, financial reporting, and internal controls. You are responsible for providing technical accounting guidance, ensuring our accounting policies remain clear, current, and consistently applied. You will partner closely with colleagues across Finance and Administration, Legal, Advancement, and other functions to ensure high-quality financial reporting for both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Endowment standalone legal entities.

Requirements

• Active CPA license required (or equivalent international certification with strong US GAAP experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience in public accounting
• Experience supporting audited financial statements and/or Form 990 preparation strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and core financial reporting concepts
• Proven ability to assess accounting issues and communicate recommendations clearly and concisely
• Experience collaborating with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and other key business partners
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple deadlines
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including designing, documenting, and testing internal controls
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Proven ability to document accounting conclusions in technical accounting memos, and to draft, maintain, and update accounting policies and internal controls in alignment with COSO standards

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance