
Accounting Manager
Industrial Light & Magic
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This is a Full Time Job
The Accounting Manager is responsible for day-to-day execution and oversight of assigned accounting functions, with primary ownership of fixed asset accounting, labor accounting interfaces, and close support activities. This role includes people management responsibilities for a team of accounting professionals, active participation and ownership in revenue-related processes, and collaboration with global studio partners to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent accounting operations. The Accounting Manager manages subledger operations, supports month-end close, implements process improvements, and provides audit and reporting support. The Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.
Please note: This role is based in San Francisco and considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day fixed asset accounting activities performed by the Fixed Assets Accountant, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations; ensure accurate and timely month-end close for the fixed asset subledger.
• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner, escalating or supporting detailed analysis as needed.
• Oversee labor accounting processes and SAP–Oracle system interfaces, ensuring accurate transfer of payroll and labor cost data; research and resolve interface errors and reconciliation differences.
• Oversee and provide support and backup coverage across revenue accounting and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, and related operational activities, as needed to ensure continuity and accuracy.
• Play an active role in revenue recognition activities, including review and preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare management reporting schedules and variance analyses for assigned accounts; identify trends, risks, and issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Manage the transfer pricing process, including preparation and maintenance of documentation, coordination with external consultants, review and update of transfer pricing fees, and support of legal agreements for new activities.
• Collaborate with global studio teams to support accounting operations, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and close timelines.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliation support, and walkthrough documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting policies and procedure documentation for assigned areas.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing task-level guidance, prioritization, performance feedback, and development support across assigned accounting functions.
• Partner closely with production accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to provide enterprise-wide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Execute approved process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation updates; proactively identify operational inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis
Requirements and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years accounting experience within strong financial reporting background
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred, SAP experience a plus
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot table, V-look up
• Detailed oriented, able to multitask and prioritize workloads with competing deadlines
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $138,800-$169,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.