Description
At Keywords Studios, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond.
The Finance Manager is an important role within our evolving Finance organization, serving as a key pillar of the Finance Excellence program, acting as the primary anchor for financial integrity across the Americas.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the timely production of entity-level statutory financial statements under Local GAAP, ensuring absolute accuracy and integrity.
- Support the Finance leadership in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual actuals for regional management accounts.
- Manage the reconciliation and conversion between Group GAAP (IFRS) and Local GAAP.
- Lead activities to attest to statement accuracy, including periodic controls testing and rigorous balance sheet documentation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and lead any required remediation.
- Drive cash flow forecasting and manage working capital targets (DSO) in collaboration with Divisional and operational teams to optimize cash conversion.
- Provide regional accounting expertise to ensure compliance with global policies and governing processes.
- Partner with the Tax team on VAT and Corporate Tax submissions (including 1099s/regulatory filings) and manage relationships with internal/external auditors.
- Perform ad-hoc trend and variance analysis to provide Finance leadership with actionable insights for decision-making.
- Partner with operational team leaders to stabilize and optimize established P2P and O2C processes.
- Monitor operational service delivery, resolving escalations and identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
- Contribute to regional growth and standardization projects, ensuring local/statutory requirements are embedded in new system and process designs.
- Participate in strategic projects to simplify the regional legal entity structure and manage subsequent rationalization activities.
- Provide daily oversight and mentorship to the team, reviewing outputs to ensure accuracy and deadline adherence.
- Collaborate within the Americas team to share improvements and champion the "Finance Excellence" vision.
- Act as a trusted partner within the Global Finance team to create value, manage risk, and champion business growth.
Requirements:
- Professional Designation: CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or equivalent qualification is required.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience within a Global Finance function, including a proven track record of managing and developing direct reports.
- Technical knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of Controlling processes, internal controls, and the ability to navigate both Local GAAP and IFRS.
- Compliance & Audit Savvy: Demonstrated experience in statutory reporting, tax compliance (e.g., GST, 1099s), and managing successful relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.
- Change Leadership: The confidence to spearhead process and system transitions, ensuring the enthusiastic adoption of "Finance Excellence" workflows by both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
- Operational Excellence: A proactive approach to managing operational finance workflows and the ability to troubleshoot and remediate complex accounting issues at the source.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to identify anomalies, spot trends, and translate data into actionable insights for Finance Leaders.
- Collaborative Mindset: An inclusive leadership style that thrives in a high-growth, global team environment.