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Electronic Arts (EA) · 1 day ago

Manager, Technical Accounting

positionRedwood City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$102K/yr - $152K/yr
date4+ years exp
Electronic Arts (EA) creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. The Technical Accounting Manager is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying U.S. GAAP across the organization and managing accounting policies, supporting complex accounting areas such as business combinations and strategic investments.
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Responsibilities

Apply U.S. GAAP to complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., business combinations, investments, restructurings, financing arrangements) and prepare high-quality technical accounting memoranda supporting conclusions and judgment areas
Own companywide accounting policies, including drafting and updates, stakeholder coordination, and assessment and implementation of new and emerging accounting standards
Provide technical accounting support for M&A and other strategic transactions, including purchase accounting, valuation coordination, and accounting analysis for complex transaction structures
Partner cross-functionally with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and external advisors to assess accounting implications and support post-transaction integration, including accounting policy alignment and opening balance sheet considerations
Serve as a trusted technical accounting advisor to business partners by translating complex U.S. GAAP into clear, practical guidance, including review of significant contracts and arrangements (e.g., leases, and significant contracts)
Provide guidance and coordinate approval reviews for Internal Use Software projects
Support accounting knowledge and capability across the organization by developing and delivering U.S. GAAP and accounting policy training, as needed
Support internal controls by documenting accounting conclusions, reviewing process changes, and assisting with control design related to new or evolving transactions
Assist with special projects and ad hoc technical accounting matters as they arise

Qualification

U.S. GAAPCPATechnical accounting researchAnalytical skillsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Licensed CPA
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
4 to 6 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or industry
Strong experience performing U.S. GAAP technical accounting research and drafting technical accounting memoranda
Strong project management and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to exercise sound professional judgment
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new accounting areas, adapt to changing priorities, and operate effectively in an evolving and complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
80 hours per year of sick time
16 paid company holidays per year
10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)

Company

Electronic Arts (EA)

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Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story.
dateFounded in 1982
location
Redwood City, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ea.com

H1B Sponsorship

Electronic Arts (EA) 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
2025 (139)
2024 (105)
2023 (207)
2022 (233)
2021 (198)
2020 (145)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.2M
Key Investors
TCVTrip Hawkins
2025-09-29Private Equity
2025-09-29Acquired
2019-01-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Michael Robinson
SVP EA Digital Platform
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Farah Ali
VP and Technology Growth Strategy
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Recent News

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EA net bookings jump 38% to over $3bn following Battlefield 6 launch
2026-02-05
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Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY26 Results
2026-02-04
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EA reports Q3 net bookings up 38% YoY to $3.05B, vs. $2.86B est., driven by strong sales of Battlefield 6, and net income of $88M, down from $293M a year ago (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters)
2026-02-04
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