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Technical Accounting Consultant

Technical Accounting Consultant needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's entertainment client located in Culver City, CA.

Job Details
Duration:  Approx 10 months (Initial contract)
Location:  Culver City, CA 90232
Schedule:  In office 3-4 times per week
Pay Rate:  $80-100 per hour (Max, depending on experience)

Exempt FLSA

Job Description

• The IFRS 2.0 project team is responsible for implementing IFRS 18 accounting standard, which was issued April 2024, within the company.
• We are seeking a dedicated technical accounting representative to join our team and perform a critical role as we move into phase 2 of our project.
• This phase will more focus on updating the budget, forecast and MRP process, along with other additional requirements on Chart of Accounts and disclosure requirements from company group Tokyo.
• This role will work closely with the company’s various stakeholders from respective lines of business(es) to ensure compliance with new IFRS regulations, enhance budget, forecast, and MRP as well as financial reporting processes including system changes, and maintain robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Work with the IFRS2.0 project team to implement IFRS18 requirements, ensuring all financial records and reports comply with the new regulations.  Example activities include:
• Attend IFRS 2.0 project ceremonies as required, e.g., daily standup, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
• Understand the goals for each sprint and collaborate to deliver/implement the needed change.
• Serve as technical accounting representative on IFRS2.0 project. Example activities include understanding the new IFRS requirements including company group Tokyo HQ’s requirements, communicating with stakeholders who will be impacted by the new requirements, preparing accounting documentation and memorandum in support of the directional IFRS accounting positions for management and audit review/approval.
• Understand the current practices of divisional finance teams and GFO teams.
• Identify and analyze gaps between the current processes and updated processes, through the communication with line of business (LOB) SMEs, especially divisional finance teams.
• Educate finance personnel as necessary to comply with the updated corporate policies and IFRS.
• Revisit processes, controls and other project documentation to be align with the new requirements, in close coordination with various stakeholders.

Experience/Skillset:

• Accounting guidance research and documentation (i.e. IFRS)
• Financial Reporting experience, as well as process and controls documentation
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, including note taking and tracking action items from conversations and emails.
• Detail oriented, with excellent analytical and project management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet all deadlines.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Power Point, and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts, etc.).
• Self-motivated team player

Nice to have:

• Entertainment Industry exposure
• Experience with IFRS
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum
• SAP/BW/S4 HANA systems knowledge

Education:

• B.S./B.A. – Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
• C.P.A. (or equivalent) is preferred, not required

Estimated Min Rate: $80.00
Estimated Max Rate: $100.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.