Financial Accountant

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world's leading entertainment and sports agency, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London and Beijing. Founded in 1975, CAA represents many of the most successful professionals working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, sport, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing and consulting services to corporate clients.

The core area of CAA in Munich is Emotional Brand Building, Sports Marketing and Consulting as well as Brand Engagement, Strategy Development, Event Management and Social Media.
OVERVIEW

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintaining, interpreting and reporting of timely and accurate financial data
• Ownership of all financial data in DATEV system including coding and month end
• Management of revenue and cost trackers used by the leaders & finance team for financial planning
• Calculation and management of month end & journal preparation including accruals, prepayments and WIP
• Preparation of monthly US GAAP management accounts using Microsoft 365 (AX) for submission
• Monthly submission of meaningful Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis
• Preparation and analysis of variances to budget/forecast; commentary on business drivers
• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolution of action items
• Preparation of management information, cash flow & working capital reporting
• Support project managers with monthly project finance meetings to review P&L and profitability for each project, ensure cost recovery is complete & accurate to maintain fee level
• Calculation and management of accruals, prepayments and WIP
• Developing and applying knowledge of CAA's business to provide value-added analysis and support to the business
• Management and control of Corporate card process and expense submission
• Supporting the annual financial statement preparation process under IFRS
• Oversight of quarterly VAT and GST returns
• Oversight and management of Bank accounts and relationship with Bank
• Review and approve payments out of the bank account
• Work closely with the London Finance & System teams on any changes to the accounting system
• Maintain the German entity Fixed Assets Ledger, including review of system depreciation calculations, impairment testing, disposals and reporting
• Review & implementation of internal controls within the department
• Support Legal and Business Affairs Executive as needed
• Be the central point of contact for London & US Finance and Legal team
• Other duties as requested by the Finance Director, UK & Europe

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience:
• DATEV experience essential
• Fluent German & Business English level speaker essential
• ACA / ACCA Qualified or equivalent preferred
• At least 3 years' post qualification experience in an Accounting role, ideally within a Sports business, having worked with an array of financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of German GAAP and US GAAP (IFRS desirable)
• Preferred experience with multi-currency reporting

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work to deadlines
• Credibility to liaise and engage with senior management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate clearly key finance items to non-financial stakeholders
• Methodical, diligent, accurate and accountable
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive improvement through change
• Team player with a positive attitude, who wants to work in a growing and dynamic environment
• General interest in the field of Sports & Entertainment

CAA maintains a fully-vaccinated environment, for the safety and health of employees and guests, to the extent allowed by local law. Where permitted, all CAA employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any waiting periods) and provide approved documentation when: 1) working in or visiting any CAA office; 2) attending any CAA company events, whether in the office or not; or 3) meeting with clients at any location. CAA also expects that all employees will take responsibility for maintaining optimal vaccine levels; for instance, this may include receiving boosters for which they are eligible. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, disability, or a religious belief, CAA will consider your accommodation request. The Company's policies in this regard may be updated from time to time, as pandemic/endemic conditions and local laws evolve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyej20-3-145-154-178-42 in your application.