Senior Manager, Accounting
Company: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title:Senior Manager, AccountingRequisition ID:R015210Job
Description:Your Platform Activision Blizzard plays a centralized
role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our
interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of
career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing,
Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain.
Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass
equal parts agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee
and player experience. To learn more, check us out at
www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.Your
MissionThe Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for the
general accounting of the development studios for both Activision
Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment business units. This high
visibility position has oversight responsibility for all aspects of
accounting for studio product development cost, including
capitalization and amortization of cost. The ideal candidate will
develop, document and enforce proper accounting methods,
procedures, and policies. In addition, the ideal candidate will
carry out consistent and efficient month-end and quarter-end close
processes and reporting that ensures the timely processing of
accurate results and present such results to senior management in a
regular and concise manner.The ideal candidate will be helping with
various projects and task and must have the competence to work
cross-functionally with other areas of the business to coordinate
and manage the timely completion of the assigned project-related
tasks. It also requires being able to identify and resolve
accounting issues and process inefficiencies. Responsibilities
include (but are not limited to) the following:Responsible for all
aspects of studio accountingParticipate in our global month-end
close and consolidation process, including review of journal
entries, account reconciliations and preparation and/or review of
internal and external financial reporting deliverables.Ensure
execution of appropriate accounting treatment on complex accounting
issues in accordance with US GAAP.Understand business activities
and objectives and make recommendations and changes to improve and
support scalability in the team organization, business systems and
processes.Able to navigate through complex process involving
numerous stakeholders and time sensitive deadlinesWork effectively
in a high growth environment - comfortable in both individual
contributor roles and cross-functional team management roles,
depending on what is required by the business at the time.Promote a
culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and
regularly interact with business owners and senior level management
on accounting matters.Develop and mentor accounting team to build
their professional career and maximize potentialPartner with
internal and external auditors to maintain a strong internal
control environment and regularly monitor and assess risks
associated with our current and new processes.Participate in ad hoc
projects and initiativesOther duties may be assignedPlayer
ProfileQualifications:B.A./B.S. in AccountingMinimum of 10 years'
experience in professional accountingMinimum of 5 years' experience
at a managerial levelExperience with ASC 985 and ASC 350-40 for
software development costExperience with managing complex process
and calculationsProven experience in optimizing accounting
processesMust possess strong analytical skills with ability to
problem solve.Ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise
fashion to both accounting and non-accounting partnersAbility to
work in a dynamic accounting department, successfully juggling
daily responsibilities, projects and deliverablesMust possess
strong work ethic and willing to work extra hours and weekends
during quarter-end and year-end closes in order to meet
deadlinesExtensive knowledge and use of Microsoft ExcelExperience
with Oracle eBusiness Suite, OBIEE Answers and/or Hyperion Essbase
is a plusOur World Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one
of the world's largest and most successful interactive
entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media,
technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most
beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of
Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our
combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of
monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming
network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovate
worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive
environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive
in order to connect and engage the world through epic
entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote
physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' -
we've got our employees covered!The videogame industry and
therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve.
As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be
changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and
support our business and relationships with industry
partners.Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or
any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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