Head of Technical Accounting

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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 now 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. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about financial leadership, we welcome you to apply. 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…