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As a Sr. Manager, Accounting, you will play a critical role in the Activision Blizzard controllership as well as the worldwide Finance Team. You will oversee timely and accurate accounting close processes and provide governance and subject matter expertise through our business process outsourcing model, ensuring alignment with internal policies and performance standards. You'll provide thought leadership, guiding successful execution of accounting and financial reporting processes, engaging with stakeholders across ABK. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, innovative thinking, and a strong background in accounting close, business partnering, process management, and collaboration. Overall, the responsibility of this role is to (1) Governance and Compliance, (2) Issue Resolution and Support, (3) Compliance and Reporting, (4) Process Improvement and Optimization and (5) ensure that we have aligned with all accounting requirements under US GAAP and global accounting policies within your areas of responsibility.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a subject matter expert and reviewer supporting outsourced vendor teams responsible for accounting activities
Research, review, and document accounting standards, guidelines, and 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 the Technical Accounting team 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
Lead global initiatives to standardize, optimize, and automate accounting processes
Champion data-driven improvements by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
Act as a team lead for critical accounting systems, offering guidance and support to both internal teams and external vendors
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 7+ 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 and a strong background in technical accounting is highly desirable
CPA preferred but not required
Advanced 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, and/or SmartView is a plus
Nice to have:
Experience working with international teams and a strong background in technical accounting is highly desirable
CPA preferred but not required
experience with Oracle, OBIEE Answers, and/or SmartView is a plus
What we offer:
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 a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others