Vice President, Technical Accounting OR Vice President, Financial Reporting
AtlasAdvancement, Inc., NJ, United States
Vice President, Technical Accounting OR Vice President, Financial Reporting
Overview
Our client is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They create world-class content, which is distributed across their portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through their theme parks and consumer experiences. The company’s impact is rooted in improving the communities where their employees, customers, and audiences live and work. They have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. They champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Note: This posting applies to two separate roles. Both positions share the same requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s accounting policy function as a key leader in Chief Accounting Officer organization
- Work with controllership teams to develop and maintain accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Analyze complex transactions and accounting issues, providing guidance on appropriate treatment and documentation
- Assist with the end-to-end implementation of accounting policies and best practices
- Proactively monitor, review, research and interpret GAAP and analyze emerging accounting pronouncements for policy/financial statement implications
- Develop interpretations and communications related to new accounting standards and ensure consistency across the company
- Support accurate financial reporting across the company
- Review documents to identify accounting issues and propose solutions or alternatives
- Manage the research, documentation, accounting resolution and communication related to technical accounting matters
- Assist with developing responses to standard setters’ exposure drafts and other proposals
- Liaise with outside auditors on technical accounting topics and the adoption of new standards
- Assist in the preparation of financial reporting disclosures (MD&A and Footnotes) for new accounting standards and completed transactions and review of quarterly disclosures for compliance with GAAP
- Assist in ensuring compliance across organization of all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley(SOX)
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Solid knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), and SOX compliance
- Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred
- Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency
Details
- Seniority level : Executive
- Employment type : Full-time
- Job function : Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
- Industries : Accounting, Financial Services, and Entertainment Providers