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We are looking to hire a highly motivated Accounting Manager for our Revenue Accounting team, reporting to the Mobility Revenue Accounting Senior Manager. You will be part of a team that is critical to the company’s month end close process and SOX compliance. In this role, you will improve efficiency of close processes through automation, outsourcing, and work cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Cash accounting, Intercompany accounting to develop and enhance Uber’s internal financial systems, take ownership in management of key process controls, and be involved in supporting major projects that impact the entire accounting organization. We are seeking an open-minded, driven, and technically sound individual to challenge the status quo and someone who is passionate about process improvement. This role requires excellent communication, organization, and the ability to manage a team and work with cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibility
Manage a team to complete month-end close for various General Ledger functions, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis of results, and close reporting packages
Manage outsourced operational activities, including service level agreements, and find opportunities to outsource activities or processes to our third-party service provider
Partner with FP&A and business partners to generate, record, reconcile, and maintain accrual balances and monthly budget versus actual analysis
Manage, lead, or assist with various special accounting projects, including the design and implementation of key financial systems, internal controls, M&A integrations, process efficiency, global close efficiency, audit readiness, and management reporting
Coordinate with regional compliance teams on statutory reporting and IFRS related matters
Ensure the account balances are reflected appropriately and according to the Uber accounting policies and procedures
Perform various analyses for total company and segment results for designated lines of business (trend analysis, fluctuation analysis), ensuring balances within Oracle and HFM are accurate
Coach and develop team to drive more accurate and efficient close processes
Ensure strong and effective internal control environment
Support audit requirements for both internal/external
Recommend to management updates to accounting policies that can be applied across multiple business groups
Lead resolution on open accounting problems across the business and take initiative to address them
Requirements
6+ years of relevant work experience in RTR / Accounting / Finance
Prior experience reviewing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and fluxes
Prior experience managing teams & outsourced vendor partners to deliver as per agreed goals, KPIs & other relevant metrics
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Proficiency in Vlookup, Macros, Pivots), with the ability to work on large volumes of data / datasets
Experience with process improvement and SOX compliance
Nice to have
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (M.Com) / CA / CPA / MBA (Finance)
Experience with large-scale ERP or accounting systems (Oracle R12, Hyperion Finance Management, and BlackLine preferred)
The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be able to work with senior management to influence decision making and work independently
Attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, combined with good business judgment
Team player, self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
Proficiency in learning and leveraging custom-built accounting tools and systems
Strong understanding of GAAP (ASC606) and US-based public company audit requirements
Mix of public accounting & corporate experience preferred
Experience with drafting business requirements and collaborating with Finance Technology / Finance Engineering teams on internal accounting systems
Knowledge of and basic ability to read and write SQL queries