Technical Accounting Manager

Our client, a leading organization in the entertainment industry, is partnering with Robert Half Management Resources (RHMR) to engage a skilled Technical Accounting Consultant for an ongoing project. This hybrid role, based in West Los Angeles, is anticipated to span 9 months. The project involves enhancing budgeting, forecasting, and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) processes, along with executing key updates to the Chart of Accounts and implementing disclosure requirements mandated by the client’s overseas parent company.

The ideal consultant will work closely with various managers across the organization, including divisional finance teams, global finance operations, and line-of-business SMEs to ensure compliance with evolving international regulations and optimize financial reporting processes. This role encompasses systems changes, maintaining robust internal controls, and enhancing budget and forecast practices.

Responsibilities:

• Implement updated technical accounting and reporting standards to ensure compliance with international regulations.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, to support project goals.

• Serve as the technical accounting expert, analyzing new requirements and advising impacted stakeholders.

• Prepare detailed accounting documentation and memos for management and audit review.

• Review and align corporate financial policies, processes, and controls with updated reporting requirements.

• Conduct gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current practices and updated standards.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to address process gaps and align with new policies.

• Communicate process changes effectively to divisional finance teams and provide necessary training.

• Contribute to the enhancement of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

• Test and update internal controls to maintain compliance and support financial integrity.

• At least 7 years of experience in technical accounting or financial management roles.
• Proficiency in international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and technical accounting principles.
• Strong expertise in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and financial statement audits.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos and white papers.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ability to work within Agile frameworks and deliver results in a project-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and provide training.
• Proven capability to conduct gap analyses and implement change management strategies.

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