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Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager
2 years ago
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
Yoga & Wellness Activities
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog Friendly
Jam City is looking to hire a Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager to join our international Accounting team. The position will be responsible for preparing technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards as well as development and implementation of related accounting policies. The Manager will also support the Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting in the implementation, maintenance and review of internal controls over financial reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare financial statements under US GAAP & IFRS and related footnote disclosures
- Prepare quarterly group reporting package
- Assist with annual audit and quarterly reviews as needed, including project management
- Prepare and update quarterly memos, such as the goodwill impairment analysis, segment reporting, intangibles impairment analysis, capitalized software, etc.
- Maintain a listing of the company’s contracts, review, and analysis for proper accounting treatment on an ongoing basis
- Support the Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting in working directly with external auditors and various SME consultants/advisors
- Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos/white papers on the adoption of new accounting standards
- Assist with the research and documentation of significant and highly complex transactions, including business combinations, debt, fair value measurements, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, VIE, etc.
- Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies
- Assist with the internal control’s effort including designing providing internal control design recommendations, sharing knowledge with process owners on best practices
- Assist with general ad hoc projects, research and recommend process improvements
QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA qualification or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS
- Experience with researching technical accounting issues and writing memos
- 6+ years of combined experience with a national accounting firm, public reporting company, or consulting/advisory firm with exposure to technical research and public company financial reporting.
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
- Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills
- Excellent project management skills, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with limited supervision
- Desire to collaborate with various teams across the company, strong sense of ownership, and ability to drive completion of goals
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.
The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.
Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
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