Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 10+ mo(s)
Skills
ACCOUNTING
FORECAST
FORECASTING
AUDIT
POLICY
COMPLIANCE
DOCUMENTATION
CPA
STANDARDS
SONY
AMAZON STUDIOS
HBO
APPLE TV+
TIKTOK
LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT
STUDIO71
IGN
WHALEROCK
BLITZ
DIGITAL MEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT
Job Details
Technical Accounting Consultant
Qualifications:
Preferred:
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Technical Accounting Consultant for a contract position in Culver City, CA. The opportunity will be a year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary:
The IFRS 2.0 project team is responsible for implementing IFRS 18 accounting standard, which was issued April 2024, within Client. We are seeking a dedicated technical accounting representative to join our team and perform a critical role as we move into phase 2 of our project. This phase will focus more on updating the budget, forecast, and MRP process, along with other additional requirements on the Chart of Accounts and disclosure requirements from the Client group. This role will work closely with the client's various stakeholders from respective lines of business(es) to ensure compliance with new IFRS regulations, enhance budget, forecast, MR,P as well as financial reporting processes, including system changes, and maintain robust internal controls.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Work with the IFRS2.0 project team to implement IFRS18 requirements, ensuring all financial records and reports comply with the new regulations. Example activities include:
- Attend IFRS 2.0 project ceremonies as required, e.g., daily standup, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives
- Understand the goals for each sprint and collaborate to deliver/implement the needed changes
- Serve as technical accounting representative on IFRS2.0 project. Example activities include understanding the new IFRS requirements including Client HQ's requirements, communicating with stakeholders who will be impacted by the new requirements, prepare accounting documentation and memorandum in support of the directional IFRS accounting positions for management and audit review/approval.
- Understand the current practices of divisional finance teams and GFO teams.
- Identify and analyze gaps between the current processes and updated processes, through communication with the line of business (LOB) SMEs, especially divisional finance teams.
- Educate finance personnel as necessary to comply with the updated corporate policies and IFRS.
- Revisit process, controls and other project documentation to be align with the new requirements, in close coordination with various stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- B.S./B.A. - Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
- C.P.A. (or equivalent) is preferred, not required
- Accounting guidance research and documentation (i.e. IFRS)
- Financial Reporting experience, as well as process and controls documentation
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, including note taking and tracking action items from conversations and emails.
- Detail oriented, with excellent analytical and project management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet all deadlines.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Power Point, and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts, etc.).
- Self-motivated team player
Preferred:
- Entertainment Industry exposure
- Experience with IFRS
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum
- SAP/BW/S4 HANA systems knowledge
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
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