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As a Manager, Accounting, you will play a key role in the Activision Blizzard controllership and the APAC Finance Team. You will oversee accounting close processes and provide governance and subject matter expertise in accounting close and reporting, guiding and challenging outsourced teams to ensure accurate and compliant accounting outcomes in line with internal policies and performance standards. You'll act as a key point of contact and escalation, working with stakeholders across ABK to drive execution of accounting and financial reporting activities. This role does not include ownership of local statutory accounting or tax compliance. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a strong background in accounting close, business partnering, and process management. Overall, this role is responsible for (1) Governance and Compliance, (2) Issue Resolution and Support, (3) Reporting, (4) Process Improvement and Optimization and (5) ensuring accounting activities are reviewed, challenged and validated in line with US GAAP and company policies, with escalation of complex or technical matters as needed.
Job Responsibility
Serve as a subject matter expert and reviewer supporting outsourced vendor teams responsible for accounting activities
Field questions from business partners in alignment with accounting policies
Perform in-depth P&L and BS analysis and respond to inquiries from business and finance partners regarding actual financial performance
Provide escalated support and troubleshooting to users
Collaborate with various Global and Regional Accounting teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across different regions
Partner with the IA and SOX teams to ensure robust controls are in place for all accounting processes
Support global initiatives to standardize, optimize, and automate accounting processes
Champion data-driven improvements by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
Act as the APAC GL lead from a governance and oversight perspective
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 5+ years accounting or finance experience
Extensive experience in accounting close and financial reporting
Proven track record in project management, demonstrating the ability to deliver complex projects on time and within scope
Experience working with international teams is highly desirable
Knowledge of APAC region accounting standards, tax regulations and practices is a plus
CPA preferred but not required
Analytical and critical thinking abilities for interpreting financial data and account relationships
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement
Adaptable and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and grow
Ability to perform under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
experience with Oracle, OBIEE Answers, PowerBI and/or SmartView is a plus
Nice to have
Experience working with international teams
Knowledge of APAC region accounting standards, tax regulations and practices
CPA
experience with Oracle, OBIEE Answers, PowerBI and/or SmartView