Manager, Accounting

About This Opportunity

As the lead Accountant in Australia, you will be responsible for day-to-day management of the Australian finance function and support billing, revenue recognition, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to work on complex accounting projects involving multiple lines of business and corporate partners. You will also work within a global operation and liaise with accounting teams in the US and APAC.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the gift card and financial services business model including contractual models and complexities to allow full revenue recognition to both local reporting and US GAAP Reporting. Also, the ideal candidate will be interested in core accounting functions and be prepared to take on tactical accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete consolidated monthly close on a timely and accurate basis.
• Review data systems to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Review month-end margins for reasonableness and provide explanations for unusual fluctuations.
• Provide monthly qualitative MD&A on monthly results as compared to budget and prior periods.
• Identify and investigate significant changes in margins and communicate to management.
• Coordinate with accounts payable and account management teams to resolve any set-up or settlement issues with partners.
• Compile month-end unbilled revenue accrual.
• Analyze and explain variances in monthly billings and partner settlements.
• Review and approve partner settlements prior to payment.
• Provide analytical and accounting support to month-end closing process and ensure ongoing integrity of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Act as a leader in maintaining and improving internal controls relating to local accounting and information systems.
• Support company compliance with internal control processes and documentation requirements.
• Provide financial and analytical support to a cross functional operations team for tactical and strategic business decision (i.e. capital investment proposals, cost-benefits analysis, variable/fixed cost impacts, financial modeling).
• Assist in periodic reporting and analysis of performance metrics relative to plan for communication within the Company.
• Act as co-leader in delivering on forecast accuracy goals, modeling key operational costs and engaging the business owners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA a plus or equivalent work experience
• Experience with U.S. GAAP
• 7+ years of Accounting/Finance experience in a multi-state environment
• International accounting experience a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle critical deadline demands
• Accuracy, organization and interpersonal skills
• Good work history and dependability
• Ability to successfully work with peers and management and lead staff
• Able to work a varied schedule to meet the demands of the business
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Experience with computer functions / programs / operations, i.e. Oracle, Microsoft reporting tools.