Senior Manager Technical Accounting

Overview

This role supports the Gaming controllership function and the worldwide Finance team by leading and executing technical accounting responsibilities. The position focuses on ensuring compliance with US GAAP, with particular emphasis on revenue recognition and the adoption of new accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and documentation for complex transactions, including revenue recognition and unusual or non-recurring transactions.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, and business units to evaluate new products, contracts, and initiatives for accounting implications; provide guidance to support accurate forecasting.
• Assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements on current policies and standards, and support adoption of updated guidance.
• Provide training to accounting, finance, and business teams on new and existing accounting standards as needed.
• Support quarterly and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with revenue and general ledger accounting teams to ensure accurate application of accounting policies.
• Partner with business units to understand business activities related to games in development and address accounting and finance-related issues.
• Participate in strategic projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and M&A due diligence, as relevant.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in technical accounting, including public accounting and industry roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing and analyzing large data sets.
• CPA required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking, with the ability to analyze financial results and relationships between accounts and data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reporting tools such as Looker and Hyperion.
• Experience with revenue recognition in the gaming industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Standard base pay range (U.S.): $107,350.00 - $198,630.00 Annual.
• Final offer range depends on factors including relevant experience, performance, and work location.
• Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation; incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
• New hire compensation is negotiable.

Benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) may include:

• Medical, dental, vision; health savings account or health reimbursement account; healthcare spending accounts; dependent care spending accounts; life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation; paid sick time; floating holidays; compassion and bereavement leaves; parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs; fitness programs; free and discounted games; and other voluntary benefit programs (including supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance).
• Relocation assistance may be available if the role requires geographic relocation.

Location

Santa Monica, California (headquarters).