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Job Description
Corporate Accounting Manager
Viasat is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the US GAAP monthly close process for various international entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the US GAAP monthly close process for various international entities, including reviewing and closing GL modules, account reconciliations, variance analysis, month-end journal entries, and coordinating with Corporate Accounting teams on intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, FX revaluations, and other month-end processes.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Lead the annual statutory close process and compliance of European entities.
- Coordinate and communicate with the Accounting/Finance teams and outside service providers to ensure the timely completion of the month and quarter-end processes.
- Review European subsidiaries' balance sheets and income statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP while performing risk assessments for European subsidiaries.
- Lead new accounting system implementation & processes as Viasat continues its international growth.
- Help in projects related to the growth and integration of Viasat's business across Europe.
- Maintain inter-company balances for various European subsidiaries, including preparing the monthly reconciliation packages.
- Coordinate with AP/AR accountants to keep all invoicing and customer billings current.
- Ensure high-quality documentation and adherence to policies and procedures across European entities.
- Be responsible for the external/internal audits and coordinate statutory audits for the timely and efficient filing of statutory and Tax accounts for European entities.
- Collaborate with the statutory reporting team for timely completion and filings with regulators.
Requirements:
- Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA) and equivalent experience.
- Minimum of four years of post-qualification experience either in auditing, reporting, or accounting.
- Public accounting experience, in the Big Four environment.
- Persuasive communication skills that enable clear communication to all levels of management.
- Good understanding of US GAAP, IFRS/Irish GAAP.
- Some people management or mentorship experience.
- EU citizenship or valid Irish work permit.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with International subsidiaries and foreign currencies.
- Familiarity with Blackline, Oracle & SAP is a plus.