Senior Manager US Reporting - Projects
Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. Our ambition is to leverage our significant scale and our challenger mindset to change our industry for the better. By Changing the Game, we believe we can deliver long-term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for all our stakeholders. We are well-placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group-wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan. Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.
On May 31 2024 Flutter moved its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange. With a greater proportion of our future profits expected to be generated in the US, and given FanDuel’s #1 position in that market, we believe a US primary listing is the natural home for the Group.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced and meticulous Senior Manager US Reporting - Projects to join our ambitious finance team. This outstanding role offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The Senior Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring our financial statements are accurate and aligned with relevant accounting standards, while also driving our strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, and system implementations from an accounting perspective.
- Lead or support the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Plan, implement, and coordinate technical accounting projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, achievements, and prioritization of resources.
- Ensure that all relevant teams are trained and updated on new policies and procedures.
- Train finance business partners, FP&A, and accounting teams on technical accounting matters.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including group finance, group tax, group legal, and divisions, to offer expert knowledge on technical accounting matters for transactions and business initiatives.
- Support the preparation and filing of SEC financial quarterly and annual reports.
- Support the Internal Controls team with crafting and remediating SOX controls.
- Collaborate with external auditors and other collaborators.
- Support the Head of US Reporting and Head of US Technical Accounting in the development, updating, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
Functional Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor a team of technical accounting professionals, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and career path development.
- Retain, attract, and nurture top talent while elevating existing and emerging talent from good to great.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities among the wider Finance team and across the organization.
- Develop close working relationships with senior finance management including divisional CFOs in all Flutter divisions.
- Train and develop accounting teams at Flutter Group to fully incorporate US GAAP and understand the Group's accounting policies and procedures.
Sox Controls Implementation
- Ensure that a robust Sox controls framework is established across all aspects of Group technical accounting activities.
- Monitor compliance to Sox controls to minimize the risks of Material Weaknesses and Significant Deficiencies in our reporting ecosystem.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience with strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
- Proficient technical accounting skills and extensive knowledge of current SEC reporting rules and regulations and US GAAP accounting rules.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in researching and detailing new accounting mentorship and the accounting treatment of issues.
- Experience working through ambiguity to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with collaborators at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working within a SOX control environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management or similar.
- Proven experience in a fast-paced, dynamic PLC environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential Skills
- A motivational team builder with a hands-on approach to management.
- Strong process, technical, and analytical skills, combined with competence in commercial matters.
- A skilled problem solver with the ability to establish goals and priorities.
- Strong presentation and communication skills: the ability to accurately identify key issues and communicate them broadly.
- High energy and drive, and flexible enough to work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic and changing environment with the resilience to challenge and be challenged.
- Self-assured and confident, interacting effectively with collaborators at all levels. Professional and experienced