Revenue Accounting Manager

Job Description

OVERVIEW
• Work with business and finance partners to provide the necessary policies and support for digital and other revenue projects
• Oversee different internal projects as assigned and for implementing processes improvements and policies with focus on Order to Cash
• Identify and guide implementation of new tools and process improvements to support contract approval process with Legal and IT
• Review contracts and initiatives to ensure compliance with EA Policies and GAAP Revenue Accounting Standard (ASC 606)
• Report to Senior Revenue Accounting Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Process
• Implement processes to support different digital transactions
• Review our strategy for certain digital initiatives and guide partner decisions based on operational and financial reporting needs
• Participate in cross-functional group projects designed to improve digital revenue transaction processes

Review Contracts & Business Models
• Review and interpret intermediate to complex revenue contracts and transactions to determine proper accounting following Company's policies and GAAP
• Special emphasis on being able to work with partners to identify contract clauses that impact financial reporting, accounting and operational processes and provide recommendations and alternatives for such complex clauses
• Working with business and compliance teams to ensure arrangements are reviewed for adherence to policies and processes and providing approval
• Help with additional projects

Procedures
• Develop and apply revenue recognition procedures for the sources of revenue and complex transactions associated with EA's digital business
• Lead policy discussions and establishes training for revenue procedures for revenue transactions
• Document financial and accounting conclusions related to different revenue transactions
• Monitor latest industry changes and digital business to identify transactions that may require unique revenue recognition requirements or non-standard processes

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of BS in Accounting or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• 8+ years relevant financial accounting experience. Software industry experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP (including expense recognition and Revenue Recognition ASC 606)
• Working knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

TALENTS AND CAPABILITIES 
• Problem-solving skills
• Disciplined and attention to detail
• Understand business issues and translate into solutions
• Passion for process definition and organizational understanding
• Excellent oral and written skills; communicate with impact
• Handle different and competing priorities
• Team player, building relationships within Finance and across the business

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