Revenue Recognition & Reporting Manager

Revenue Recognition & Reporting Manager

We're headquartered in Santa Monica, California, housing multiple teams across many fields of Marketing, PR, Sales, Supply Chain and other corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal, Facilities and Finance. Santa Monica is the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivaled rigor to create the biggest and best entertainment experiences in the world.

As a Revenue Recognition & Reporting Manager you will play a critical role in the Activision Blizzard controllership as well as the worldwide Finance Team.

Overall, the responsibility of this role is to (1) Manage execution of the accounting process for our revenue accounting system (2) support revenue recognition execution for partnership transactions not processed by our revenue system (3) partner with technical accounting, as well as business and finance teams to stay up to date on new developments within the business that can impact our revenue system set ups and process, and (4) ensure that we have aligned with all accounting requirements under US GAAP and global accounting policies as it relates to areas of responsibility.

You will work closely to partner with the business units across the company to ensure a deep understanding of our business activities associated with games in development, and address accounting and finance-related issues. You will have interaction and insights into Business Unit finance teams.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

• Manage the full accounting close process for the revenue accounting system, including preparation and maintenance of system configurations, performing related reconciliations, and ensuring all activities meet SOX compliance requirements.
• Work closely with finance teams to stay informed of current business performance and new developments in the business to ensure proper accounting system set ups.
• Partner with key stakeholders and business unit teams to execute revenue recognition for new partnership transactions and other non-routine revenue entries (e.g. agreement review, revenue accounting workbook preparation, journal entry preparation).
• Partner with Corporate FP&A team to prepare supporting schedules to support revenue forecasts.
• Support internal and external audit process and requests as needed for areas of responsibility.
• Support with testing revenue system upgrades and enhancements.

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Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.