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WWE · 3 days ago

General Accounting Manager

positionStamford, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

WWE is a premium sports and entertainment company that operates leading combat sports and sports entertainment brands. They are seeking a General Accounting Manager who will manage general ledger accounting and reporting to ensure compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies.

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Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting processes
Review and approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Accountant(s)
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for high risk, complex transactions and accounts
Prepare and review monthly operating results and analyze significant variances from operating plan and prior year
Oversee and provide job/career development to staff
Assist in various project-based assignments
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders at all levels to ensure all transactions are accounted for accordance with accounting policies
Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and closing processes
Assist financial reporting team with audit requirements and compliance
Special projects as required

Qualification

CPAAccounting experienceManagement experienceJD EdwardsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementSelf-motivated

Required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field of study
Process-oriented with a passion for developing best practices
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization and external partners
Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Strong excel, analytical, organization, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
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 maintain discretion and confidential information

Preferred

CPA and both public and corporate accounting experience a plus
Management experience of onshore and offshore staff
Experience with JD Edwards a plus

Company

WWE

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WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is a multi-faceted media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
dateFounded in 1952
location
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://wwe.com

H1B Sponsorship

WWE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (4)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2023-03-04Acquired
2000-10-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Cristin McGuinn Hayes
Vice President of Retail & Business Development
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Rajan Mehta
Executive Vice President, Chief Product & Technology Officer
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