Vice President, Financial Reporting & Accounting
WWE
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Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Vice President of Financial Reporting and Accounting will lead financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and related internal controls for WWE, a publicly traded integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. This role will also oversee accounting systems and both on and off-shore accounting teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the Financial Reporting and General Accounting functions and teams, which includes the following:
• Research and documentation of technical accounting issues and implementation of accounting treatment
• Accounting close processes (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Preparation and review of information in support of the annual financial audit and quarterly reviews
• Oversee and improve controls over financial reporting
• Document and review significant assumptions and processes involved in the preparation of financial statements
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, SEC, and GAAP reporting guidelines
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and supporting documents, including quarterly communications with the Company's Audit Committee
• Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting, closing and reporting processes
• Meet monthly closing deadlines
• Ensure accuracy of accounting work through detailed reviews
• Document policies and procedures surrounding accounting processes
Requirements:
• 10 years of related professional experience, focused primarily on Financial Reporting and G/L Accounting
• Corporate Accounting experience and CPA required; Public Accounting firm experience preferred
• Entertainment/Media industry experience preferred
• Experience leading both on-shore and off-shore teams
• Experience implementing ERP systems and expanding off-shore team capabilities a plus
• SEC reporting experience
• Able to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial reporting and accounting issues
• Outstanding leadership skills, including successful track record of team building, thought leadership, and quantifiable business accomplishments
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to make effective presentations to senior level executives and large groups
• Able to juggle multiple projects and priorities and re-prioritize as necessary to align with current business needs
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications including advanced Excel
• JD Edwards and TM1 experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field of study required
• Master's degree in Accounting or closely related field of study strongly preferred
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