Lead Technical Accountant

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Lead Technical Accountant to join our Accounting team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting within Finance and Administration. The Lead Technical Accountant will serve as a key subject matter expert on accounting policy, financial reporting, and internal controls, providing technical accounting guidance and ensuring our accounting policies remain clear, current, and consistently applied.

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

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance