Senior Accountant, Licensing & Revenue

Our mission to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.

The Controllership team is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team! In this dynamic, high-touch role, reporting to the Manager of Accounting, you will be responsible for revenue accounting and reporting at our publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar global play and entertainment company. This role will be a key contributor to the licensing accounting process, specializing in revenue recognition, month-end close processes, account reconciliations and analyses with efficiency and accuracy.

Effective from the date that the new Boston location opens, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at the new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at the HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at the temporary location in Boston, MA.

A day in the life of the Senior Accountant:

• Lead revenue accounting processes under ASC 606, ensuring accurate calculations, classifications, and compliance.
• Provide leadership and development to maintain a motivated and effective staff.
• Partner with business operations and finance business partners to ensure accounting is aligned to business and operational needs.
• Implement continuous improvement and modernization efforts across various systems and business processes to ensure efficiency.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to assist in their completion of audits.
• Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting and reporting implications.
• Complete ad hoc projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years public accounting experience and/or public company experience. Big 4 experience preferred.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. A comprehensive knowledge of ASC 606 is preferred.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts; knowledge of licensing industry and licensing accounting preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and contribute efficiently and optimally in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

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