Global talent and entertainment company is seeking a Manager of Revenue Accounting for their Los Angeles headquarters.
The role of the Manager of Revenue Accounting is to execute on the deliverables and responsibilities of the CTAG (Corporate Technical Accounting Group).
Specifically, this role will be responsible for execution of all aspects of revenue accounting, coordinating with auditors on revenue matters, as well as driving the resolution of revenue accounting matters.
This individual will support the Director of Corporate Accounting in all manners relevant to the maintenance of a GAAP revenue accounting environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage the monthly revenue close process to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with U.S.
GAAP and the Company’s revenue recognition policies Review new bookings entered into the system on a daily basis to validate the accuracy of the booking based on the contract deal terms and performance dates Review exception reports on a weekly basis to validate transactions are flowing appropriately through the system Prepare accounting memorandums and journal entries for revenue transactions, including the adoption of ASC 606 Support the process of developing and maintaining UTA’s revenue recognition policies and procedures Work cross functionally with Technical Accounting, Sales Operations, and Finance on policies, processes, and programs to help drive key system initiatives and improvements Support the external audit process Research new accounting pronouncements and assess impact to the Company Serve as a company-wide revenue accounting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives Assist with special projects as needed
Requirements:
6+ years of relevant accounting experience; 3+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 experience a plus) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field strongly preferred CPA required Thorough understanding of US GAAP and the ability to research technical accounting issues ASC 606 experience Media and Entertainment experience preferred Ability to take the lead in drafting new technical accounting memos and assessments as needed Ability to communicate highly technical subjects to others with varying levels of accounting knowledge Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.