Senior Accountant, Controllership, Europe

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Accountant in EA's European Controllership team will handle consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and compliance for the international headquarters in Lyon, France. Responsibilities include managing the EU close process, preparing monthly balance sheet packs, contributing to quarterly and annual reporting (10-Q and 10-K), overseeing internal controls, preparing statutory financial statements for Swiss entities, collaborating with auditors, addressing technical accounting issues, participating in process improvement projects, and managing foreign exchange transactions. The role requires strong communication skills, experience with relevant software (Power BI, Oracle R12, Hyperion), and a CPA/ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
Must have:
  • 5+ years financial accounting experience
  • SOX compliance knowledge
  • Internal controls expertise
  • Statutory compliance knowledge
  • Power BI, Oracle R12, Hyperion experience
  • Fluent English
  • CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • New parent leave
  • Free games
  • Holistic benefits program

Job Details

As part of EA's European Controllership Team, the Senior Accountant will contribute to consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and compliance for our international headquarter. You will report to the European Consolidation and Technical Reporting Manager, and will be based in Lyon at a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

EU Close, Consolidation, and Reporting

  • Be a primary contact for European teams to monitor close progress and address any issues that arise.

  • Prepare monthly European Balance Sheet packs and report to the Corporate Controllership team in North America.

  • Contribute to European disclosures for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reporting.

Compliance and Internal Controls

  • Oversee Internal Control Systems (ICS) documentation and perform effectiveness testing.

  • Prepare statutory financial statements and corporate tax provisions for Swiss entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

  • Collaborate with external auditors and assist internal audit processes.

Technical Accounting

  • Address technical accounting issues and develop detailed accounting memos to document decisions.

  • Support contract reviews and ensure accurate accounting assessments.

FX, Project Management, and Collaboration

  • Participate in projects to improve financial processes, sharing expertise with the team.

  • Prepare forecasts, analyses, and entries for hedging and foreign exchange transactions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA/ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.

  • 5+ years of financial accounting experience.

  • Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

  • Experience with Power BI, Oracle R12 and Hyperion Financial Management.

  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

FlexibleWork

We are a global team of creators, and storytellers. At Electronic Arts, we believe that diverse teams create the best games and experiences, and we're committed to encouraging an environment where you can bring your unique self to work.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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