Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.Senior Technical Accounting ManagerLondon, UK (Hybrid)The Senior Technical Accounting Manager role is an individual contributor leadership role that will lead and drive technical accounting initiatives to ensure continued compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. The role will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, Finance Governance and Compliance.The role's responsibilities would include the following:Accounting policy alignment, documentation and maintenanceAccounting treatment assessment and memorandum documentation & reviewNew accounting standards adoption including ESGCoordination of "deals desk" to capture all unusual significant contracts subject to accounting treatment assessmentSupport M&A activity from technical accounting assessment perspective including review of contract draftsEstablishment of cross functional business team relationships to understand relevant factual details relevant to accounting assessment mattersWorking closely with local and group external auditors as part of accounting treatment assessment memorandum reviewsReview and assessment of assumptions used as part of estimationsServe as main accounting contact related to legal mattersSupport FP&A and planning teams in determining forecast / budget impact from accounting treatment perspectiveExecution of SOX controls relevant to Technical Accounting activitiesAddress ad-hoc accounting treatment questions from accounting, business planners and forecasting teamsEstablishment of training curriculum for accounting teams and establishment of knowledge baseThe following qualifications, experience and personal attributes are required:Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.Active CPA or equivalent licenseManager level public accounting experience8 - 12 years of progressive experience in Technical Accounting either with Big 4 technical accounting advisory or in practiceExtensive experience in interpreting IFRS and USGAAP (and or UKGAAP) accounting standards and applying it to unique real-world business fact patternsPrevious experience with retail, SaaS, software, entertainment and or technology companiesESG regulatory framework experienceExperience with managing and driving projects working with cross functional teamsStrong communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated, self-driven, pro-active and pragmaticEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
