5+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility
Minimum 2 years public accounting experience and/or public company experience. Big 4 experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Comprehensive knowledge of ASC 606 preferred
Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts
Knowledge of licensing industry and royalty accounting preferred
SAP experience preferred
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines
Reviews performance and progress on a regular basis to ensure team is achieving results
Demonstrated success in leading a team, including development of staff
What the job involves
Lead rights-out Royalty Accounting team, assessing technical accounting impacts, identifying efficient accounting and business processes, and overseeing continuous improvement and system solutions for the Royalty Accounting team.
Manage royalty revenue accounting program under ASC 606, including accurate calculation and account classifications, tracking licensee guarantee and overage payments, managing past due reporting, and communicating with licensees.
Provide leadership and development to maintain a motivated and effective staff, partner with business operations and finance business partners, implement continuous improvement and modernization efforts, partner with internal and external auditors, assist in audits, build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders, and complete ad hoc projects.
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming, and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.