Description
Electronic Arts creates incredible entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people globally.
In this role, you will be part of the Global EA Royalty team (GEAR), which manages worldwide license and partner development contracts for game development across all studios, as well as third-party and distribution contracts. The team manages over 700 contracts and works closely with various internal business partners, including Studio Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Development, and Legal.
As a Manager on the Royalty Accounting team, you will play a key role in financial operations, contributing to the close process, and partnering with business teams to shape contracts, financial forecasts, and strategic planning.
Key responsibilities:
- Interpret and manage complex licensing and development contracts, setting them up in the Alliant Royalty System and assessing them against accounting policies and external guidance.
- Participate in the accounting close process, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes.
- Prepare and present key financial reports and analyses during close meetings, translating data into actionable insights for business partners.
- Manage financial commitments related to contracts, including prepaid advances, milestone payments, minimum guarantees, and royalty disbursements.
- Own the reconciliation for Prepaid Royalties and Royalty Payable accounts.
- Act as a vital link between business partners and the accounting team, ensuring financial processes align with business objectives.
- Guide and mentor colleagues, sharing expertise in royalty accounting matters.
- Contribute to forecasting and planning, and lead projects to streamline accounting processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct involvement in month-end/quarter-end close cycles.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP principles.
- Experience explaining complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working across different teams and functions.
- Experience leading projects or mentoring team members.
- Willingness to work with teams in different time zones and cultures independently.
- Familiarity with and willingness to adopt AI-powered business tools.
Nice-to-have qualifications:
- Experience reading and interpreting commercial contracts.
- Royalty accounting experience.
- CPA or MBA.
- Familiarity with royalty management systems (like Alliant) or experience as a system superuser.
- Experience working with Shared Service.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being. Benefits may include medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.