Manager, Americas Program Accounting

The Manager of Americas Program Accounting - Mobility is responsible for managing the various aspects of revenue recognition and program settlement for Mobility clients. This position will manage the calculation of monthly revenue accruals to correctly recognize revenue in the appropriate period, location, and line of business. This includes having substantial knowledge of each client contract and the programs they operate. The Manager is also tasked with accurate cash settlement of a group of Mobility programs, some of which can exceed $100 Million each month. The position must work closely with Client Services, Program Management, Treasury, Captive, Technical Accounting as well as multiple Finance groups. Strong relationships with these teams are required to fully understand each program and its drivers for the current period that will dictate the accruals and the various program settlements. This position will also have personal ownership around a intermediate term project for modernizing Balance Sheet reconciliations that will drive future strategy and execution of monthly reconciliations in the longer term across the broader team. Position has daily as well as month-end close responsibilities and will assist with tasks within the function as needed. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

• Oversee the calculation and recording of monthly revenue accruals for a group of mobility clients across multiple lines of business and locations, some more than $100 million.
• Manage and approve the preparation and processing of payments to the various parties needed to settle a program’s monthly activity (wire approval authority up to $15 million).
• Work closely with Underwriting and Captive Accounting to ensure proper cash settlement of each program.
• Own   completion of required journal entries and reconciliations during monthly close cycles
• Review in-depth revenue variance analysis prepared by team to identify and explain significant or unusual revenue trends by client and across assigned Mobility lines of business.
• Compile and present subscriber and revenue information to management in month end close meetings.
• Partner with the different FP&A groups to assist the business using the insight gained from the variance analysis.       
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and ad hoc reporting for both internal management use as well as 3rd parties (underwriters, clients, captives, etc.)
• Participate in periodic reviews of the revenue reporting process, including contractual reviews by 3rd parties as well as quarterly and annual reviews and audit processes.
• Maintain a close relationship with Client Services and Program Management to understand upcoming changes to new and current programs.
• Drive the implementation of necessary process changes and setups for successful program and client launches.
• Analyze sales contracts to ensure revenue and liabilities are properly accounted for according to US GAAP.
• Manage documentation of processes in compliance with various audit requirements and ensure those processes are adhered to.
• Other responsibilities as directed by management.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP
• Systems aptitude and proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, OneStream, and financial software
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organized, and results oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, constantly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective verbal, and written communications
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently (self-starter, self-directed), and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work well with external and internal customers
• Positive attitude, self-confident, competent with a strong team orientation and superb relationship building skills
• Takes ownership of assignments, drives them to completion, collaborates and engages other team members as/when needed
• Professional and personal integrity beyond approach
• Can do/will do attitude with the ability and willingness to work flexible hours and commitment to do what it takes to get the job done
• Strong attention to detail with large numbers and complex data sets.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Proven track record of academic and professional excellence. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Management of staff or leading teams or projects to success.

• Seven to ten years of relevant professional experience.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

This position requires the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex instructions, correspondence, legal documents, financial reports and/or technical documents.  In addition, the ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications is required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

This position requires proficiency in a variety of accounting and office applications including but not limited to, the Microsoft Office Suite.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

This position requires advanced mathematical and statistical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and interpret complex numbers, financial data and reports.  The ability to apply such concepts to create reports and financial records and present them effectively is also required.  Must be able to develop complex formulas to perform needed calculations and demonstrate how data was derived.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

No additional certificates, licenses or registrations are required for this position.   However, CPA certification or candidate pursuing certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands and working conditions of this position are similar to those found in a standard office environment.  Employee may spend 4-8 per day sitting and working at a computer.  The ability to adjust focus, use hands to grasp, finger, handle, reach or feel and sit for prolonged periods are needed for this position.

TRAVEL:

Some travel may be required on an individual project basis.  Travel may include overnight stay at the work location.

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor(s).  This description is subject to review and modification at any time without notification.