Job Title:

Accounting Manager

Employment Status:

Full-time/Benefits

Job Description:

Realtime Worlds, a U.S. incorporated software technology company specializing in the online entertainment sector, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their Boulder, CO office. The company’s founder, Dave Jones, was the visionary creator of the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ franchise and the company released its first game, ‘Crackdown’, in February 2007 to critical acclaim. The company is currently preparing to release its next game, ‘APB’ (www.apb.com), an urban action-based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) on June 29, 2010. The Boulder office is the company’s executive headquarters and where our online operations team is located, with our product development studio in Scotland.

This Full-Time position will be a senior member of the Finance & Accounting team and will have the opportunity to grow with the company. As the Accounting Manager you will work closely with the UK team on consolidation of the global accounts and preparing monthly financial and management reports for the Executive management team, the Board of Directors and external investors. As the lead accountant in the US, you will be responsible for all of the traditional accounting functions, including managing the books for the US entity, cash management, coordinating with auditors on the annual audit, tax filings, and special projects. You will work closely with the VP of Finance in preparing the annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, analyze new business projects, and assist in setting the direction of the company’s future financial transactions (equity, debt and equipment financing). As a venture-backed company that is both in a high-growth industry and with international operations, this individual will be faced with many interesting challenges including software revenue recognition, transfer pricing, international sales & income tax, and complex equity and debt structures.

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of global close calendar and monthly consolidation of the global accounts
• Manage the US accounts (incl. payroll, payables, cash management, etc), and coordinate the annual audit and tax filings
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of consolidated results to executive management, board members, and external investors
• Development and implementation of global accounting policies, controls and procedures
• Assist with the Company’s annual budgeting & forecasting process
• Provide technical advice on Transfer Pricing agreements between regional operations
• Monitoring the changing landscape of US & UK Accounting & Tax policies and the impact on the company
• Selection and implementation of global financial accounting systems
• Administration of the company’s Stock Option plan, and ensure compliance with FAS 123 and 409A

Requirements:

Technical:

• +7 years of prior experience in accounting
• CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA), or similar qualifications is strongly preferred
• Prior Audit/Advisory experience in of the Big 4 audit firms is a strong plus
• Strength in US and/or UK GAAP, IFRS, Revenue Recognition, Transfer Pricing, International Tax and Intercompany Consolidations is strongly preferred
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) & Accounting Software

Personal:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and communication skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Interest in the games industry

Realtime Worlds provides a highly stimulating working environment coupled with a high level of professional and intellectual challenge. In addition to competitive salary and a company stock option plan, we also offer medical, dental, and vacation benefits. For additional information on the company please visit our website at www.realtimeworlds.com.

Please send all resumes to boulderjobs@realtimeworlds.com