Supervisor, Revenue Accounting

Job Title:

Supervisor, Revenue Accounting

Requisition ID:

R026329

Job Description:

Job Title: Supervisor, Revenue Accounting

Reports to: Revenue Recognition & Reporting Manager

Department: Accounting

Location: Playa Vista, CA

Your Mission

The Supervisor of Revenue Accounting will play a critical role in the Activision Blizzard controllership as well as the worldwide Finance Team. The primary responsibility of the role is to (1) Oversee the day-to-day operations of the AR billing team, which currently includes 1 direct report and an outsourced team (2) support accounting processes for our revenue recognition and royalty reporting systems, including identifying and implementing process improvements (3) partner with Business/Finance, Collections, Technical Accounting, IT and other business partners in order to meet targets, provide support and analysis to aid the business, and (4) ensure all tasks are executed in accordance with US GAAP, and in compliance with company policies and SOX.

This role is anticipated to be assigned as a hybrid work model position, with some work on-site at an Activision Blizzard office and some work remote.

Duties and responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:    

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of reporting due from customers, across multiple platforms and territories.

• Review and approve customer invoices and credit memos prepared by the AR billing team

• Work closely with the collections team to support cash applications and aging review

• Support related month-end close activities, including subledger close, preparation and/or review of journal entries, reconciliations, and other tasks as assigned.

• Review and document terms of new customer agreements, working closely with other Revenue team members to assess proper revenue recognition treatment in areas of responsibility

• Work closely with legal, finance, and business teams to ensure contract terms are properly executed and reflected in financial systems

• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc analysis for internal and external stakeholders as needed

• Maintain organized accounting records, desktop procedures and other documentation within areas of responsibility

• Maintain strong internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting

• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related field - CPA preferred but not required

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience, with 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

• Experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite or similar ERP

• Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Looker, OBIEE Answers and Hyperion

• Experience with Zuora Revenue Recognition software or other revenue management systems

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required, along with familiarity using other Microsoft 365 tools Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

• Experience with SharePoint, Power BI, and AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or automation platforms) is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills 

• Experience with revenue recognition & royalty accounting, preferably in entertainment, gaming, or music industries.

• Familiarity with merchandise and licensing contracts, including key terminology and finance-related terms

• Knowledgeable in accounts receivable and customer invoicing compliance and best practices

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external customers

• Able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Extra Points

• Be highly organized and able to deal with sophisticated, high data environment.

• Ability to work proactively; independently and with a team in a fast-paced setting.

• Self-motivated and eager to learn

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call