Senior Accountant II

Electronic Arts (EA); Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Accountant II to join our Controllership team in Lyon, hybrid work, three days onsite. You will oversee the end-to-end close for multiple entities, ensure US GAAP and local statutory reporting, and support SOX controls and regulatory obligations across Europe.

You will partner with Tax, Treasury, and Shared Services to optimize reporting, drive process improvements, and deliver clear risk assessments to senior leadership in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, or controllership in a multinational context.
• Experience preparing US GAAP and local statutory financial statements for multiple entities.
• Experience with SOX compliance and cross-border regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end close process for assigned legal entities with accurate US GAAP and local reporting.
• Maintain internal control environment and support statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, Transfer Pricing, Shared Services, and advisors to resolve accounting and compliance matters.
• Lead automation and standardization projects to improve finance processes and report to senior leadership.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Multinational experience

Audit experience

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Senior Accountant II

Location: Lyon - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

Reports to: Manager II, Controllership, Europe

Join Electronic Arts, where our mission is to inspire the world to play. As a Senior Accountant, you will be an important member of our Controllership team, supporting multiple international legal entities across Europe and beyond. You will report to the Manager II, Controllership, Europe, and help us ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial information. Our team values creativity, inclusion, and collaboration, and you will work with partners across finance, business, and audit in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• You will oversee the end-to-end close process for assigned legal entities, ensuring accurate US GAAP and local statutory reporting.
• You will maintain an internal control environment, including SOX compliance, and support us in meeting statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• You will partner with Tax, Treasury, Transfer Pricing, Shared Services, and advisors to resolve accounting, reporting, and compliance matters for our European operations.
• You will guide automation and standardization projects, improving finance processes and communicating clear recommendations, and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, or controllership, including experience within a multinational organization.
• Experience preparing US GAAP and local statutory financial statements for multiple legal entities, including compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using Oracle and Power BI, with interest in AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and business processes

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.

• physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life.
• healthcare coverage, mental well‑being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.

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.