Senior Management Accountant

About XR Global:

Only XR Global empowers brands and agencies to streamline workflow and unify insights across every aspect of video advertising. We’ve transformed TV ad operations industry-wide into a highly efficient, cloud-based, connected ecosystem. Now with TV advertising racing at internet speed, we’re leading the industry. Welcome to true video convergence.

But what we all have in common, what each of our 1,000+ team members in offices across the world share, is an all-encompassing drive to do whatever it takes to overcome any obstacle, to exceed expectations, and create fanatical advocates – within our clients and ourselves.

XR Global is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking. 

 

Opportunity:

This is an exciting new opportunity at XR to join our team in the role of Management Accountant based in our Shared Service Center in Budapest. The ideal candidate will be responsible for owning EMEA general ledger close activities, reconciliations and variance checks, ensuring compliance with US GAAP / local statutory requirements and internal controls, providing audit support, and contributing to standardization initiatives.

Requirements

• Post bank transactions and prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Perform intercompany billing, reconciliations and monthly settlements
• Execute monthly close and ad hoc journals (including FX, fixed assets)
• Validate payroll and other inputs into GL
• Perform variance checks and basic P&L commentary
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and variance analysis
• Actively participate in annual statutory close and reporting
• Support annual audit requests and issue resolution
• Prepare documentation for audits and respond to queries
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Manage responsibilities for the assigned legal entities in EMEA

Education & Professional Experience

Experience & Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA part-qualified a plus
• 3-4 years of accounting experience in SSC or audit
• Fluent English; experience with EMEA entities is a plus

 

Preferred Skills  

• General ledger accounting
• Reconciliations and variance analysis
• ERP and BlackLine expertise (SAP preferred)
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills essential
• CashPro, Citibank exposure
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls; support external audits

 

In addition to other qualifications, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Highly organized
• Ability to manage multi ledgers and keep key stakeholders informed of progress and queries
• Structured and process-oriented
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Problem solver
• Inspiring and energetic
• Effective and excellent communication at all levels (with key contacts: internal Finance Teams, Controllers and external Accountants/Auditors)
• Quick learner
• Strong relationship builder

Benefits

• XR has 23 offices worldwide and teams spread throughout the US, EMEA and APAC, our multicultural teams work cross-departmentally and across continents and cultures towards a shared goal 
• It is our belief that the better we work together to help our clients achieve their goals, the more successful XR will be  
• Feedback from internal Employee Engagement Surveys cites the People, Teamwork and Flexibility as the most rewarding aspects of working at XR
• We are a supportive and collaborative culture that values multiple perspectives, fresh thinking
• XR celebrates diversity of ideas, people and experiences  
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid working arrangements create a rewarding work-life balance