Senior Manager, Accounting

5 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Accounting • $105,120 PA - $194,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Accounting at Activision Blizzard plays a crucial role in controllership and the worldwide Finance Team. Responsibilities include owning the accounting process for the balance sheet and income statement of revenues (advertising, digital revenues, etc.), supervising the revenue accounting team, partnering with business and finance teams to understand new developments and provide accounting guidance, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and global accounting policies. This role involves close collaboration with business units, addressing accounting and finance issues, supporting new initiatives, and managing the accounting close process while meeting SOX compliance requirements. The position also requires supporting AR processes, internal/external audits, and working with key stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Manage end-to-end accounting close for revenues.
  • SOX compliance expertise.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Team management experience.
  • Revenue accounting experience.
  • CPA with Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Good to have:
  • Hyperion and Oracle experience
  • Experience with revenue recognition in the gaming industry
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Accounting

Requisition ID:

R023985

Job Description:

Your Platform

We’re headquartered in Santa Monica, California, housing multiple teams across many fields of Marketing, PR, Sales, Supply Chain and other corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal, Facilities and Finance. Santa Monica is the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivaled rigor to create the biggest and best entertainment experiences in the world.

Your Mission

As a Senior Manager of Accounting you will play a critical role in the Activision Blizzard controllership as well as the worldwide Finance Team.

Overall, the responsibility of this role is to (1) own the accounting process for the entire balance sheet and income statement of our revenues (e.g. advertising, digital revenues business etc.), (2) supervise and manage the revenue accounting team, (3) partner with the business and finance teams to stay up to date on new developments within the business and provide guidance on accounting implications, and (4) ensure that we have aligned with all accounting requirements under US GAAP and global accounting policies as it relates to areas of responsibility.

You will work closely to partner with the business units across the company to ensure a deep understanding of our business activities associated with games in development, and address accounting and finance-related issues. You will have interaction and insights into Business Unit leadership.

What you bring to the table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:    

  • Responsibility for managing end-to-end process of accounting close for the revenues, including monthly accrual and revenue entry bookings, whilst meeting all SOX compliance requirements.

  • Work closely with finance teams to manage to stay informed of current business performance and new developments in the business to ensure proper accounting and process set ups

  • Business partner with key stakeholders to support new initiatives and provide day-to-day business support (e.g. PO compliance, onboarding and set up of new revenue platforms).

  • Support the historic transition and ongoing support of the Accounts Receivable processes to our consulting partner (cash receipting and application, customer mastering and collections).

  • Support internal and external audit process and requests as needed for areas of responsibility

Minimum Requirements

Experience

  • Previous working experience gained at one of the Big 4 accounting firms and/or commercial experience at the Manager level

  • Strong Microsoft Excel Skills

  • Experience in managing a team

  • CPA with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting

Knowledge & Skills 

  • Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to analyze financial results and relationships between accounts

  • Able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks

  • Great teammate with experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Experience in revenue accounting including accounting for multiple element arrangements

Key Attributes

  • Ability to work within tight deadlines

  • Self-motivated and eager to learn

  • Ability to problem solve and collaborate

Extra Points  

  • Experience with Hyperion and Oracle

  • Experience with revenue recognition in gaming industry

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., 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 innovative 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.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • 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;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $105,120.00 - $194,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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About The Company

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, 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!

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