Sr Manager, Accounting Digital Games

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a highly technical Senior Manager Accounting to oversee accounting for Mattels Digital Games Studios. Reporting to the Sr. Director Accounting this role will own the end-to-end accounting model for digital games including revenue recognition policies and technical memos close and operational processes reconciliations and controls. The ideal candidate will have deep U.S. GAAP expertise direct gaming or interactive entertainment experience and the ability to translate complex guidance into scalable auditable processes across platforms products contracts and data flows

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead accounting for the digital games business including month-end close management reporting and timely and accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Own the preparation and review of journal entries deferred revenue schedules platform settlement reconciliations account reconciliations variance analyses and key estimates to maintain complete and accurate financial statements.
• Research document and operationalize technical accounting conclusions for complex digital gaming arrangements including ASC 606 revenue recognition ASC 810 consolidation considerations principal-agent assessments multiple performance obligations virtual currency and virtual goods subscriptions downloadable content bundles royalties licenses platform fees refunds chargebacks and promotions.
• Partner with Commercial Legal FP&A Tax Treasury and external partners to evaluate new games monetization models platform agreements license arrangements contracts investments and emerging initiatives before launch.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies technical memos standard operating procedures close calendars process maps and controls that translate U.S. GAAP guidance into repeatable day-to-day execution for the digital games business.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting operations automation controls reporting accuracy and scalability as transaction volumes platforms and monetization models evolve.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for digital games accounting advising leadership on accounting implications risks control requirements and reporting impacts of strategic decisions.
• Manage mentor and develop a small team of 1-2 Senior Financial Analysts setting clear priorities and building technical depth business knowledge and ownership of recurring reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A and business operations to explain actual results identify drivers of revenue and margin variances and provide decision-useful insights.
• Stay current on U.S. GAAP SEC reporting SOX/control expectations platform economics and gaming industry trends relevant to digital products and live services.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience including technical accounting revenue recognition month-end close consolidations and public company reporting or SOX control environments.
• Direct hands-on experience in digital gaming interactive entertainment digital media SaaS marketplace or other high-volume digital revenue models; digital games/live services experience strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 606 revenue recognition ASC 810 consolidations principal-agent analysis variable consideration multiple performance obligations contract liabilities/deferred revenue and accounting for licenses royalties and revenue-share arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality technical accounting memos and then convert conclusions into detailed processes controls reconciliations data requirements and system/reporting specifications.
• Prior public accounting experience and/or experience supporting external audits SEC reporting and SOX compliance in a public company environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex contracts product mechanics data flows and operational details without losing sight of financial statement impact.
• Excellent communication organizational and influencing skills with the executive presence to translate technical accounting advise senior leadership and lead cross-functional priorities 

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information :

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Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time