Senior Accountant II, Controllership, Europe

Electronic Arts; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a skilled finance professional in Guildford to oversee financial accounting. This role involves preparing reports, managing technical accounting tasks, and partnering across teams for effective financial operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in accounting practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

New parent leave

Access to free games

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral skills.
• Experience with systems upgrades and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for European teams for close monitoring and issue escalation.
• Prepare monthly European Balance Sheet reporting.
• Draft technical memorandums and implement accounting updates.

Skills

US GAAP accounting

Microsoft Power BI

Oracle R12

Intercompany Transactions

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Responsibilities

European close, consolidation, and reporting.

• Main contact for the European teams for monitoring the progress of the close and escalating issues
• Prepare European Balance Sheetreporting on a monthly basis for the Corporate Controllership team based in North America
• Help prepare European disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K reporting
• Identify process improvements to refine month-end close and reporting

Technical accounting

• Support the Technical Accounting team with complex accounting matters. You will: Draft memorandums on accounting treatment, Implement processes to accommodate accounting standard updates, Review cross-jurisdictional, intercompany, capital transactions, including dividends, liquidations, M&A
• Member of the European finance training council, responsible for organising monthly finance-themed training sessions
• Coordinate the contract review process on behalf of Controllership to ensure accurate accounting assessments and approvals

Finance partnering

• Partner with FP&A and Business teams to manage monthly activities and provide accounting guidance
• Help close the books of the EA Switzerland entity by ensuring period costs are complete and accurate

Project management and other

• Participate in projects related to systems upgrades, process alignment, and building more robust reporting and analysis
• Back-up for assigned peer activities

Qualifications

• Technical skills Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting and reporting Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft suite including Power BI Experience with Oracle R12 and Hyperion Financial Managementor other similar systems
• Soft skills Fluency in Englishwith excellent written and oral communication skills Passionate, enthusiastic team player
• Other qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferable

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.