Technical Accounting Director
WWE
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/26/2022 6:21:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Overview:
WWE is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment! WWE's PG, family-friendly programming is broadcast in more than 180 countries and 25 languages and reaches more than 800+ million homes worldwide! The award-winning WWE Network is the first-ever direct-to-consumer premium network with more than 1.7 million subscribers. WWE has more than 1 billion social media followers. WWE is the #1 sports channel on YouTube, and the #2 most viewed channel in the world overall.
The Director of Technical Accounting will be an integral member of our accounting team at WWE. The Director of Technical Accounting will lead all aspects of corporate technical accounting. This is a critical Finance leadership role that will interface across various teams and senior levels of the company, as well as external auditors. You will provide leadership and technical guidance of accounting policy and financial reporting within the assigned functional area(s).
Key Job Responsibilities:
• Research new and existing accounting standards and provide interpretation and impact analysis on their potential effect on the business. Ensure clear and concise written documentation of accounting conclusions.
• Develop accounting policies to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership of short and long-term technical accounting goals that are aligned with the Company's strategic vision.
• Review the quarterly/annual external financial statements including note disclosures to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Facilitate trainings on relevant accounting topics to WWE personnel.
• Introduce thoughtful accounting techniques as a means to implement positive change and/or create organizational structure.
Your Skillset:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field of study
• 7 -10 years combined experience in a public accounting firm and/or public company
• Big 4 experience at Manager level or above strongly preferred
• Media and entertainment experience strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Process-oriented with a passion for developing best practices
What WWE Has to Offer:
• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture
• We offer a competitive salary package, potential bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401-K, and other employee perks
• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
• We offer 4 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar
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