Revenue Recognition & Expense Accountant

Revenue Recognition & Expense Accountant Location New York Business Area Accounting and Finance Ref # 10046281

Description & Requirements

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
What’s the role? At Bloomberg Finance we are committed to providing world-class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership. The Global Finance team, headquartered in Manhattan, is looking for a strong Revenue Recognition and Expense Accountant to join our team! This position is responsible for Bloomberg revenue/expense accounting and acting as a primary liaison between the accounting department, CFOs and the business. Key responsibilities include the month-end close process, reconciliations, quarterly outlook/budgeting process, providing customer service to CFO teams and other key stakeholders, assisting with the interim and annual financial audits, completing various special projects and ad hoc requests as well as management reporting. This position is also responsible for providing Balance Sheet, P&L, and financial controls oversight.
We’ll trust you to: • Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery • Drive change and influence others across the organization in support of the company’s goals and objectives • Be accountable for the financial integrity, accuracy, and oversight of the financial reporting package • Demonstrate appropriate understanding of accounting principles and internal controls to meet regulatory and legislative requirements • Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts to provide practical counsel to internal customers and management • Deliver and drive useful reporting with analytical insights • Work to ensure compliance of all financial requirements and reporting are met • Document, control, review, and improve policy and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness • Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology to identify and communicate useful information • Leverage emerging technologies, such as AI and automation, to enhance and streamline existing financial processes for improved accuracy and efficiency • Effectively make decisions on complex issues, considering relevant costs, benefits, and risks
You’ll need to have: -CPA/CA, BS/BA or MBA in Accounting/Finance -At least 6 4 years relevant experience with demonstrated performance within the month close process and financial reporting, forecasting & analysis -Proven ability to lead and manage projects, including cross-departmental initiatives -Strong Excel and project management skills (financial modeling of large, complex data) -Strong presence and communication skills with ability to interact with senior leadership -Accounting, Reporting & Internal Controls Expertise -SAP/Business Warehouse knowledge (preferred) -Financial Analytics Expertise & Audit Background (preferred)
Does this sound like you? Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/ Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition o