Sr.Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Company: Blackhawk Network
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: June 25, 2020

Job Description:

About Blackhawk NetworkAt Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!

So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network.OverviewOverview

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting who will function at the heart of our Finance department to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial accounting and reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

This is a well-rounded role that offers a combination of technical accounting and operational accounting and reporting duties, as well as visibility with our Executive Management team (CFO, VP Controller, VP FP&A). It also provides an opportunity to guide other members of the team in technical areas such as equity, M&A, leases, and revenue accounting. In this role, you will be responsible for preparation of our financial statements and management reporting packages and will help manage the implementation, maintenance and review of world-wide accounting policies and procedures. You will also assist in certain aspects of technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards and equity transactions.

To be successful in this role, you will be an energized and experienced technical professional who is able to interact effectively at all levels in the organization and have successful working relationships with multiple cross-functional, global teams, including but not limited to: Accounting, Legal, FP&A, Sales and Operations. We are also looking for someone who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, complex environment to support our continued growth and success.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: --- Quarterly and annual external reporting including preparation of the annual report and interim reporting requirements

--- Analyze new and proposed accounting standards issued by the SEC and FASB to determine accounting and disclosure implications, and ability to communicate effects to others outside of Accounting

--- Assess technical accounting issues for appropriate treatment in the Company's financial statements

--- Assist with ad hoc analyses and research of accounting literature, including monitoring and participating as a key contributor on projects to implement new accounting rules

--- Proactively identify, research, consult and prepare technical memos on significant proposed and or completed transactions and complex issues --- Prepare quarterly statements of cash flows, equity rollforward, and other comprehensive income

--- Perform variance analysis on quarterly income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows

--- Performing stock-based compensation accounting and modeling

--- Performing goodwill and intangible assets accounting and modeling

--- Assist in other projects as needed including M&A and divestitures

--- Ensure SOX compliance and maintain controls documentation while making recommendations where appropriate

--- Work with internal and external auditors on financial reporting and disclosure issues

--- Analysis of the CTA account and functional currency gains/losses, previous experience in a multi-currency reporting environment

Extracting and preparing ad hoc reports to managementQualificationsA successful candidate will have: --- Bachelor's degree, in Accounting or Finance, CPA required--- 6+ years of accounting experience (SEC Reporting experience with a large, public multinational corporation and at least 3-5 years' experience in public accounting)

--- Experience with financial reporting in Workiva--- In-depth experience with FASB, SEC, AICPA, rules and reporting

--- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices under US GAAP, internal controls, account analysis and reconciliation.--- Strong technical skills, analytical and verbal/written communication skills--- Experience with ASC 842 implementation at a public company--- Extremely attentive to detail and very well organized

--- The ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges

--- A customer-service-oriented approach--- Demonstrated people management skills--- Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and committed to success--- Adaptable and comfortable working in fast paced environments--- Ability to influence others through clear communication, coordination, project planning and project prioritization--- Ability to identify key issues and offer practical solutions

--- Energy and passion for your work, with a genuine interest in learning new accounting issues

--- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

--- Payments industry, FinTech background highly desired (but not required)

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