Accounting Manager

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

At Verizon, we have built a world-class Accounting organization. And it just keeps getting better! We’re a collaborative team that adds significant value to our stakeholders through advanced data analytics, driving business insights, identifying and implementing improvements through a wide array of digital finance automation and visualization tools, as well as supporting enterprise-wide system implementations.

We are at the forefront of operationalizing new business initiatives. We focus on providing opportunities for our team members to develop in their careers through offering new challenges, networking, and identifying opportunities for professional growth through training and continuous feedback. Your opinion matters – we have a continuous improvement mindset and we welcome team members to bring new skills and ideas.

• International P&L consolidated reporting, preparing and explaining the OPEX variance analysis related to International, including review of regional P&L results.
• Completing analytical monthly close reviews and meetings for P&L results with each of the International entities (key SOX control).
• International Compensation - Bonus and Sales Commissions - analyze, prepare, post and review journal entries for bonus accruals covering all international regions
• Operating expenses - prepare GRE and facility-related accruals and expense analysis across all EMEA countries.
• CPE Revenue and Cost matching by customer for EMEA, including preparing and posting accruals and deferrals.
• Key Contributor to planning, implementation and troubleshooting for general accounting such as FTMO Qlik reporting, Verizon 2.0 reporting structure, DEOU GL use analysis as well as any Acquisition/divestiture system implementation activities.
• Providing a vision and structure for International reporting going forward, aligning with Domestic wherever feasible.
• Supporting International ESG and Climate reporting data requests.
• Working with Key stakeholders to answer queries and provide meaningful reporting and analysis, aligning with FP&A, M&A, Tax, Payroll etc.
• Accounting projects including 1ERP preparation, international reporting standardization and alignment (between P&L and BS) and month end timetable review and standardization across regions.

This role includes presenting results to senior management on a monthly basis, working with stakeholder groups across the company to understand variances and resolve reporting issues as and when they arise, key point of contact for large projects such as system implementations (understanding Impact for international), reporting changes and acquisitions/divestitures to support the smooth execution and reporting.

Where you'll be working:
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’re organized, practical, and great at finding ways to simplify complex processes. You have solid accounting knowledge across a variety of topics and the ability to self-direct, run projects and meet deliverables. Providing mentorship and direction to others in an upbeat, positive manner comes naturally to you. Working independently is as comfortable for you as being part of a team.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Experience in the preparation of general ledger postings and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and applications including SAP, PeopleSoft, CPM/Essbase, Hyperion Financial Management, Blackline or related systems and applications.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA certification
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Experience in dealing with technical accounting issues and projects
• Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting best practices, and cross functional accounting impacts.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or G Suite.
• Basic knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Experience in the design and implementation of accounting systems and applications.
• Advanced understanding of report query and design.
• Proven management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.