Senior Accountant, Controllership, Europe

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Accountant II in the European Controllership Team at EA's Lyon office will manage European consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and compliance for EA Swiss and Electronic Arts Geneva. Responsibilities include overseeing the EU close process, preparing monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring SOX compliance and internal controls, managing statutory financial statements and tax provisions, coordinating with auditors, and evaluating technical accounting issues. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with relevant systems (Oracle R12, Hyperion), and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work model is offered.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA/ACA/ACCA preferred
  • 5+ years financial accounting experience
  • SOX compliance and internal control knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Power BI
  • Experience with Oracle R12 or similar systems
  • Fluency in English

Job Details

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

We are Electronic Arts, a global leader in interactive digital entertainment. Our teams are passionate about producing games, content, and online services for consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and tablets, with a portfolio that includes iconic franchises like EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, EA SPORTS Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Titanfall, Plants vs. Zombies, and EA SPORTS F1®.

Our CFO organization is a diverse group of finance professionals unified in their goal to empower our business teams with strategic insights and innovative solutions, enhancing the experiences we deliver to players worldwide. We use advanced tools and analytics to understand financial drivers, performance, risks, and opportunities, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant II in the European Controllership Team, you’ll take on a vital role in managing the European consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and compliance for EA’s international headquarter, EA Swiss, and a holding company, Electronic Arts Geneva. This role, based in our Lyon office, offers a hybrid work model and reports to the Europe Consolidation and Technical Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities

EU Close, Consolidation, and Reporting

  • Act as the primary contact for European teams to monitor close progress and address any issues that arise.

  • Prepare monthly European Balance Sheet reports for the Corporate Controllership team in North America.

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

  • Identify and implement process improvements to optimize the month-end close and reporting cycles.

Compliance and Internal Controls

  • Oversee Internal Control Systems (ICS) documentation and perform effectiveness testing, identifying opportunities for improvement.

  • Prepare statutory financial statements and corporate tax provisions for two Swiss entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local regulations.

  • Manage submissions for statistical declarations and other local compliance filings, guaranteeing timely, accurate filings.

  • Coordinate with external auditors in Switzerland and the U.S. for interim and annual audits, providing documentation and responses as needed, and support internal audit requirements.

Technical Accounting

  • Draft detailed accounting memorandums to document treatment and decisions.

  • Participate in the contract review process, ensuring accurate accounting assessments and approvals are documented.

  • Evaluate emerging technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with Swiss statutory requirements and US GAAP, preparing relevant documentation.

FX, Project Management, and Collaboration

  • Support projects aimed at aligning and modernizing close processes and financial systems, bringing forward ideas to improve workflow efficiency.

  • Engage in collaborative tasks, contributing to the team’s growth and continuous learning by actively sharing expertise and supporting peers.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

  • Qualified CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.

  • 5+ years of financial accounting experience in a relevant role.

  • In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Power BI.

  • Experience with Oracle R12, Hyperion Financial Management, or similar systems.

  • Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Passionate, collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

We are a global team of creators, innovators, and storytellers. At Electronic Arts, we believe that diverse teams create the best games and experiences, and we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can bring their unique selves to work. At EA, the only limit is your imagination.

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