About NRG

NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence.

We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between:

• Do what you love. With conviction.
• Where discovery lives. And impact drives.
• Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging.
• Big thinking. Collectively inspired.
• Embrace the journey. Be human.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and knowledgeable Accounting Manager with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable and revenue recognition to join our growing finance team and play a key part in ensuring the accurate recording of transactions related to all of NRG’s operations. The role will also carry a wide range of responsibilities within the team, requiring strong leadership abilities, exceptional attention to detail and extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Your Impact

• Manage accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
• Assist with managing month end close process, including preparation of monthly journals, investigation of variances versus budget, review of general ledger activity for necessary month end accruals, and account reconciliations (including fixed assets, accrued expenses, and intercompany accounts).
• Prepare monthly financial review packs including variance analysis.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable activities including billing, collections, and revenue recognition (accrued & deferred income).
• Manage and provide mentorship and training to the Financial Accountants and Billing Coordinators who are handling administrative updates to the forecasted revenue pipeline, invoicing, and collections. Ensure invoice requests are met and processed timely. Ensure controls and processes are robust and regularly reviewed.
• Lead the end-to-end process for in-coming sales, review contracts adhering to SOX compliance rules.
• Manage tax and license requirements including VAT, W9 forms, business tax renewal, property tax statements and withholding tax.
• Oversee credit cards accounts and activities including oversight of employee expenses and ensuring alignment with policies.
• Provide support with our annual audit, dealing with requests, and assisting with the preparation of information.
• Drive simplification, standardization and continuous improvement of processes and controls to achieve effective financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Support the Head of Finance and Finance Director on ad-hoc projects as needed.
• This role will be partnering with other departments to achieve financial goals and objectives so strong people skills are required.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience – 4-6 years of financial services industry experience including general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and good understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
• Your degree(s) – B.A./B.S. in Finance or Accounting.
• Professionalism – You’re exposed to sensitive data and must be able to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and company information.
• Tools – proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with Deltek Maconomy is a plus!
• Superb communication – strong written oral communication skills and analytical skills.
• Time management & Adaptability – successfully manage time and competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met; able to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Self-starter – internally motivated individual who continuously strives to get things done, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Team player – ability to work collaboratively and/or initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.

Position Type

This is a full-time, exempt position. The position is expected to be flexible/hybrid. This team has a good work life balance with typical hours being Monday through Friday 9am-6pm (flexibility regarding hours would be required during month end close/deadline periods).

What We Offer

We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape.

• Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in London, Los Angeles and New York
• Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K with company match
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases
• Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities
• Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more)
• Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building
• NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program
• Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties
• Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options

Our Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $90,000-95,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.