Manager, Royalty (Finance And Accounting)

Role ID
216402
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
Finance
Work Model
Hybrid
Description & RequirementsElectronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
At Electronic Arts, our finance teams are essential partners to the business, delivering strategies that allow us to create amazing experiences for our players. The Global EA Royalty team (GEAR) manages all worldwide license and partner development contracts, pertaining to game development for all Studios, as well as third party and distribution contracts. GEAR's direct internal business partners are Studio Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Development and Legal. The group manages over 700 contracts. Our mission is to affect profitable business strategy and to influence the adoption of best practices in license and developer agreements by designing and leading effective royalty processes and by providing timely insights. In this role, you will help maintain our partnerships with industry leaders and some of the world's best-known brands. You will gain broad exposure and hands-on experience across a variety of areas, building a well-rounded portfolio of skills. You will work a hybrid work model defined as three days on-site from an EA office and will report to the Senior Manager, Royalty.
We are a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
What You Will Do:As a Manager on our Royalty Accounting team, you will play a key role in our financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your influence beyond traditional accounting;
you will be essential to the close process and will also partner with business teams to help shape our contracts, financial forecasts and strategic planning.
You will interpret and manage complex licensing and development contracts, setting them up in our Alliant Royalty System and assessing them against accounting policies and external guidance.
You will be a hands-on contributor to our accounting close, actively participating in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes.
You will prepare and present key financial reports and analyses during close meetings, translating data into actionable insights for business partners.
You will manage financial commitments related to our contracts, including prepaid advances, milestone payments, minimum guarantees, and royalty disbursements.
You will own the reconciliation for Prepaid Royalties and Royalty Payable accounts.
You will act as a vital link between our business partners (like Studio Finance and Legal) and the accounting team, ensuring financial processes align with business objectives.
You will help guide and mentor colleagues, sharing your expertise in royalty accounting matters.
You will contribute to forecasting and planning, and lead projects to streamline our accounting processes.
What You Will Bring:Must-Have Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
A minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct involvement in month-end/quarter-end close cycles.
Solid understanding of US GAAP principles.
Experienced with explaining complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
A collaborative mindset and experience working across different teams and functions.
Experience leading projects or mentoring team members.
Willing to work with teams in different time zones and cultures independently.
Familiarity with and willingness to adopt AI-powered business tools, including generative AI and LLM applications, to enhance financial analysis, reporting, decision support and workflow efficiency, while maintaining appropriate standards for data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
Experience reading and interpreting commercial contracts.
Royalty accounting experience is a significant plus.
A CPA or an MBA.
Familiarity with royalty management systems (like Alliant) or experience as a system superuser
Experience working with Shared Service.
Pay Transparency - North AmericaCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.G. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGESPay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.
About Electronic ArtsWe’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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