Financial Accounting Manager at Hasbro

<div class="content-intro"><p>We&nbsp;take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination&nbsp;and drive&nbsp;to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.</p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We're looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years, and we believe the best is yet to come.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We're hiring a Segment Accounting Manager to lead a team and help them deliver strong, reliable results each month. You'll guide and review core accounting work journal entries, reconciliations, and the close, making sure it's accurate and completed on time, while helping your team build their skills. You'll also be responsible for the numbers for your segment, digging into the results to understand what's driving performance and how it changes over time. We engage directly with finance and other accounting teams to explain differences between actuals and plan in a clear, straightforward way. We also offer a competitive benefits package to support your well-being and growth! This role is for someone who enjoys developing people and making sense of the story behind the numbers!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A day in the life of an Accounting Manager on the Segment Controllership team:</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Financial Accounting, Reporting &amp; Analysis, and Compliance</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide accurate and timely segment-level financial data and supporting documentation to the SEC Reporting team, ensuring completeness and alignment with external reporting requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own the close process within your area, including reviewing accounting entries, balance verifications, and supporting analyses</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review financial results and clearly explain key drivers behind deviations from actuals to plan</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply accounting standards under US GAAP alongside company policies, and support the review of technical accounting topics as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company reporting requirements</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Audit &amp; SOX</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Handle internal and external audit support, including preparation of audit documentation in response to auditor inquiries</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement recommendations and mitigation plans in response audit findings and outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of SOX controls and address any identified deficiencies</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cross-Functional Teamwork</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We work closely with regional Commercial Finance teams to understand business activity and how accounting policies apply</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We connect Commercial Finance and Technical Accounting, helping information flow clearly and questions get resolved quickly</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team Management</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead and support a team of accounting professionals, building a strong connection between business operations and accounting outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop the team's understanding of how day-to-day activities translate into accounting results and align with accounting standards</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Find opportunities to standardize and automate processes end-to-end, while guiding the team to adopt and improve these ways of working</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide mentorship and regular feedback to help team members build skills and grow in their roles</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What you'll bring:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">7+ years of dynamic accounting and finance experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance; IFRS familiarity is a plus</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with large ERP systems (SAP and/or Blackline preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with equivalent experience considered; CPA, ACA, or ACCA preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lead and develop others, build strong working relationships, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical skills with validated judgment and the ability to clearly connect financial results to business activity</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Health &amp; Wellness</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time Off to Recharge</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Financial Well-being</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Life &amp; Family Support</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Volunteer and Community Initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learning &amp; Development&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exclusive Perks</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please review our&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.hasbro.com/en-us/legal/privacy">Applicant Privacy Notice</a> to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.</span></p></div>