Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

As a Technical Accounting Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in the Gaming controllership team and the worldwide Finance Team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to support our Technical Accounting function.

Overall, the responsibility of this role is to (1) ensure that we have complied with all accounting requirements under US GAAP, with a special focus on revenue recognition, and the application of new accounting standards to support our new business models (2) partner with business units to understand new arrangements, upcoming product launches and complex transactions to perform contract reviews, document, and communicate accounting treatment to key stakeholders (3) help establish, develop, and ensure that we have aligned with all accounting requirements under US GAAP and global accounting policies as it relates to areas of responsibility, and (4) stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements that can impact gaming and support accounting teams with technical accounting research and analysis.

You will work closely to partner with the business units across the company to ensure a deep understanding of our business activities associated with games in development, and address accounting and finance-related issues. You will have interaction and insights into Business Unit finance teams.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

• Lead technical accounting research and documentation for complex transactions including revenue recognition unusual and non-recurring transactions
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Business Units to evaluate new products, contracts, and initiatives for accounting implications and provide guidance to ensure such transactions are forecasted properly.
• Consider implication of new accounting pronouncements on our current policy and standards and provide support on the adoption of such standards
• Provide training to accounting, finance, and business teams on new and existing accounting standards, as needed
• Support quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Work closely with the revenue and general ledger accounting teams to ensure accurate application of accounting policies
• Participate in strategic projects including system implementations, process improvements, and M&A due diligence, as relevant

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Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ : ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting

https : / / www.benefitsforeveryworld.com /

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $105,120.00 - $194,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.