Global Accounting & Statutory Close Lead

The Senior Manager, International Accounting, will play a key role in the UTA International Accounting team, with a focus on statutory compliance, revenue recognition as well as month-end close. The role will own key aspects of the financial statements close and statutory accounts process and will ensure full compliance with group accounting policies (US GAAP) and local filing requirements (UK GAAP).

What Will You Do:

• Statutory reporting and compliance

• Own the end-to-end statutory accounts process for all designated entities, including planning, timetables, coordination of inputs and review of statutory financial statements.
• Ensure timely preparation, audit, and filing of statutory accounts in line with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions, disclosures and statutory reporting matters, managing issues and queries through resolution.
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy and completeness of statutory financial statements, ensuring appropriate disclosures, going concern assessments and consistency with group reporting.
• Work closely with tax, treasury, legal and company secretarial teams to ensure statutory accounts appropriately reflect tax, legal and corporate structure requirements.
• Assist, as needed, in evaluating and providing input on local tax requirements and positions, partnering with the global tax team to ensure alignment and compliance with local regulations.
• Support the global technical accounting team in preparing formal technical accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions, including business combinations, investments, and unique revenue arrangements.
• Assist the global technical accounting team in the development, refinement, and maintenance of company-wide accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across US GAAP, local GAAP, and statutory reporting frameworks.

• Own the month-end close process for designated entities/areas, ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with group reporting deadlines.
• Review commission and related agreements to ensure these are recognized in accordance with company policies.
• Review and approve key journals (accruals, provisions, prepayments, revenue deferrals, intercompany, FX revaluations), ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, challenge unusual items, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling differences before close signoff.
• Coordinate with FP&A to review results, understand variances to budget/forecast, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment of unusual or one-off items.
• Ensure the integrity of the trial balance and mapping into consolidation and reporting tools, troubleshooting issues and correcting errors as required.
• Prepare and present month-end reporting packs, including analytical review, key movements, and commentary on significant items.
• Drive continuous improvement in the close process, identifying opportunities to shorten timelines, reducing manual adjustments and strengthen controls.

What Will You Need:

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public Big 4 accounting firm and private accounting.
• ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• NetSuite experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), especially ASC 606 and UK GAAP.
• Experience building and improving accounting processes, controls and systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving, and listening skills.
• An analytical mind who works in an organized manner with high attention to detail.
• Experience with financial & enterprise systems and prior experience with general ledger entries.
• High-energy level and a strong proactive work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate ability to create processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment.

What You Will Get:

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies.
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence.
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career.
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture.
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being.