Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Sr. Project Manager, Revenue & Cost Accounting
- Job Summary: Lead initiatives across multiple revenue streams to enhance revenue recognition, cost tracking, and financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, project management skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive operational improvements and ensure compliance. This role will also identify accounting and financial activities currently handled by various teams and work with business partners to centralize and streamline those processes. Additionally, the Project Manager will establish standardized processes, metrics, and reporting frameworks to support the strategic objectives of our B2C (eCommerce and Vending), B2B, consignment, apps, and events businesses.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
What you’ll do
- Lead cross-functional accounting projects related to revenue recognition and cost accounting.
- Manage end-to-end project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for revenue and cost initiatives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify new lines of business and processes and coordinate with accounting teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accurate financial reporting.
- Drive process improvements and automation efforts related to revenue streams and cost recognition.
- Partner with internal business teams to ensure accurate revenue accounting in accordance with ASC 606 and relevant cost accounting standards.
- Coordinate system and ERP (Oracle Fusion Cloud) enhancements related to revenue and cost modules; partner with IT on solution design and implementation.
- Ensure internal controls over revenue and cost processes are designed and operating effectively to meet audit requirements.
- Assist in month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue and cost entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
What you’ll bring
- Accounting & Technical Expertise
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606) and cost accounting principles
- Demonstrated experience in complex, contract-driven accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, royalties, licensing, or similar)
- Proven ability to interpret legal agreements and translate contractual terms into accounting treatment and operational processes
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting reuqirements
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Strong background in process improvement, process design, and operational scaling
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies; certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) preferred
- Track record of designing and implementing standardized, auditable, and scalable processes
- Ability to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and implement sustainable solutions
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Two (2)+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional accounting or finance initiatives
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence across Finance, Legal, Business, and Systems teams
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and building structure where it does not exist
- Ability to travel up to 3 times a year internationally.
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year. The full range is $104,000.00 - $188,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How you’ll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Direct experience with revenue recognition, including ASC 606
- Experience with cost accounting principles
- Experience in complex, contract-driven accounting, such as revenue recognition, royalties, or licensing
- Ability to interpret legal agreements and translate contractual terms into accounting treatment and operational processes
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent certification
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with process improvement, process design, and operational scaling
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Lean or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt
- Track record of designing and implementing standardized, auditable, and scalable processes
- Ability to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks and implement sustainable solutions
- 2+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional accounting or finance initiatives
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Ability to influence Finance, Legal, Business, and Systems teams
- Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and build structure
- Ability to travel internationally up to three times per year
The Pokémon Company International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Pokémon Company International and has not been reviewed or approved by The Pokémon Company International.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, extending to vision hardware and LASIK, with added support via One Medical, fertility treatment, gender-affirming care, and EAP resources. Wellbeing tools and stipends, including Headspace and a monthly wellness allowance, reinforce overall health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as generous, combining substantial paid holidays with a companywide year-end break alongside PTO. This breadth provides multiple avenues for planned rest and recharge.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a notably strong company match and access to financial-planning assistance. These features elevate long-term financial security as part of total rewards.
The Pokémon Company International Insights
What We Do
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and website. WE ARE POKÉMON!
Why Work With Us
Everybody that works here has a passion for the brand, maintaining high standards, displaying curiosity and creativity, developing collaborative partnerships, and delighting our customers and fanbase. We treat everyone with respect and empathy.
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