Manager, Technical Accounting

This is a Full Time Job

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Technical Accounting
COMPANY: World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting
STATUS: Salary
REPORTS TO: Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Position Summary:
This Manager, Technical Accounting candidate will leverage their experience researching relevant accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and recommend accounting solutions and disclosure requirement for complex and non-routine transactions. This role will interact with members of the Finance & Accounting team, and also with other employees across business lines, including exposure to senior management.

Essential Functions:
• Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment, including internal control considerations, for new material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements.
• Provide support on a broad range of technical accounting areas, including revenue recognition, debt and lease accounting, for transaction analysis to ensure GAAP compliance, and aid in creation of technical accounting documentation when necessary.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of TKO's critical accounting policies.
• Review and support the preparation of various SEC filings, including the quarterly/annual external financial statements, to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A teams to operationalize the accounting relating to complex transactions as well as assist in designing relevant controls.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Business Partners to understand the broader business objectives, and provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations to enable process changes.
• Facilitate trainings on relevant accounting topics to TKO personnel.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews, ensuring all financial reports align with GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Other duties, including special projects and analysis for senior management, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role, preferably within a public company or a public accounting firm.
• Deep understanding of SEC, GAAP and SOX compliance is essential.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, is a must.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to function in a fast paced, dynamic environment and still pay close attention to details.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and periodic long days.
• Ability to travel periodically for work.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.

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