Senior Accountant, Controllership, Europe

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Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant II in the European Controllership Team, you’ll take on a vital role in managing the European consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and compliance for EA’s international headquarter, EA Swiss, and a holding company, Electronic Arts Geneva. This role, based in our Lyon office, offers a hybrid work model and reports to the Europe Consolidation and Technical Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities

EU Close, Consolidation, and Reporting

• Act as the primary contact for European teams to monitor close progress and address any issues that arise.

• Prepare monthly European Balance Sheet reports for the Corporate Controllership team in North America.

• Contribute to European disclosures for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reporting.

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize the month-end close and reporting cycles.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Oversee Internal Control Systems (ICS) documentation and perform effectiveness testing, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare statutory financial statements and corporate tax provisions for two Swiss entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local regulations.

• Manage submissions for statistical declarations and other local compliance filings, guaranteeing timely, accurate filings.

• Coordinate with external auditors in Switzerland and the U.S. for interim and annual audits, providing documentation and responses as needed, and support internal audit requirements.

Technical Accounting

• Draft detailed accounting memorandums to document treatment and decisions.

• Participate in the contract review process, ensuring accurate accounting assessments and approvals are documented.

• Evaluate emerging technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with Swiss statutory requirements and US GAAP, preparing relevant documentation.

FX, Project Management, and Collaboration

• Support projects aimed at aligning and modernizing close processes and financial systems, bringing forward ideas to improve workflow efficiency.

• Engage in collaborative tasks, contributing to the team’s growth and continuous learning by actively sharing expertise and supporting peers.

• Prepare analysis, forecasts and entries for hedging and foreign exchange transactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Qualified CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.

• 5+ years of financial accounting experience in a relevant role.

• In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Power BI.

• Experience with Oracle R12, Hyperion Financial Management, or similar systems.

• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Passionate, collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

We are a global team of creators, innovators, and storytellers. At Electronic Arts, we believe that diverse teams create the best games and experiences, and we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can bring their unique selves to work. At EA, the only limit is your imagination.