Technical Accounting Manager

PlayStation Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global gaming company in Camden Town is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to lead technical accounting initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in Technical Accounting, ideally with Big 4 firms, and a strong understanding of IFRS and USGAAP standards. The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating unusual contract assessments and supporting M&A activities. Competitive benefits are provided, including flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training Provided

Regular team and company events

Free drinks, fruit or food

Flexible working

Free Gym or Gym Subsidy

Private Medical/Dental healthcare

Bonus/Reward Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Game Jams

Qualifications

• 8 - 12 years of progressive experience in Technical Accounting.
• Manager level public accounting experience.
• Experience with retail, SaaS, software, entertainment or technology companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting initiatives to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate assessment of unusual contracts for accounting treatment.
• Establish relationships with cross-functional teams for relevant accounting details.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Technical accounting knowledge

Understanding of IFRS and USGAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field

Active CPA or equivalent license

Job description

Overview

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager role is an individual contributor leadership role that will lead and drive technical accounting initiatives to ensure continued compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. The role will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, Finance Governance and Compliance. The role's responsibilities would include the following:

Responsibilities

• Accounting policy alignment, documentation and maintenance
• Accounting treatment assessment and memorandum documentation & review
• New accounting standards adoption including ESG
• Coordination of "deals desk" to capture all unusual significant contracts subject to accounting treatment assessment
• Support M&A activity from technical accounting assessment perspective including review of contract drafts
• Establishment of cross functional business team relationships to understand relevant factual details relevant to accounting assessment matters
• Working closely with local and group external auditors as part of accounting treatment assessment memorandum reviews
• Review and assessment of assumptions used as part of estimations
• Serve as main accounting contact related to legal matters
• Support FP&A and planning teams in determining forecast / budget impact from accounting treatment perspective
• Execution of SOX controls relevant to Technical Accounting activities
• Address ad-hoc accounting treatment questions from accounting, business planners and forecasting teams
• Establishment of training curriculum for accounting teams and establishment of knowledge base

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• Active CPA or equivalent license
• Manager level public accounting experience
• 8 - 12 years of progressive experience in Technical Accounting either with Big 4 technical accounting advisory or in practice
• Extensive experience in interpreting IFRS and USGAAP (and or UKGAAP) accounting standards and applying it to unique real-world business fact patterns
• Previous experience with retail, SaaS, software, entertainment and or technology companies
• ESG regulatory framework experience
• Experience with managing and driving projects working with cross functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated, self-driven, pro-active and pragmatic

Benefits

• Training Provided
• Regular team and company events
• Free drinks, fruit or food
• Flexible working
• Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
• Private Medical/Dental healthcare
• Bonus/Reward Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Game Jams