Accounting Manager

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About the Team and Role

eBay is seeking a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the Shared Service GL accounting team as an experienced Accounting Manager based in Austin, Texas!

The ideal candidate will use their accounting and process knowledge of US GAAP and strong operational accounting knowledge, have excellent communication skills, self-starter attitude and the ability to partner effectively across business functions. The successful candidate will find themselves surrounded by sharp professionals with a diverse set of backgrounds, operating in a fast-paced, intellectual, and team-oriented environment!

What You Will Accomplish

* Provide leadership to a team of 1-2 local accounting supervisors as well as ~20 offshore accountants in Hyderabad, India

* Coordinate and manage selected Global closing activities within the parameters of eBay's monthly close guidelines, including internal and external auditor commitment. Ensure performance of proper reconciliation of all G/L accounts, integrity of financial statements and controls/policy monitoring.

* Manage full-cycle lease accounting by interpreting complex lease agreements, executing monthly journal entries, and reconciling Right-of-Use (ROU) assets to ensure full compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 standards, work closely with Workplace Resources, APG and Finance teams and experience with Visual Lease would be a plus.

* Partner with cross functional teams across different functional areas (such as Controlling, Consolidations, Finance, Accounting Policy, Tax, Accounting Systems and others) and geographical locations to efficiently manage the close process and improve or establish new processes.

* Manage the end-to-end escheatment process by partnering with an outsourced firm in identifying unclaimed property, performing state-mandated due diligence, reconciling liability accounts, and filing timely compliance reports to ensure legal adherence across all operating jurisdictions. Support audits and VDAs as needed.

* Maintain an exceptionally strong internal control environment (SOX) to ensure compliance with standards and risk is mitigated. Confirm proper treatment and compliance of all accounting transactions and policies.

* Conduct ongoing reviews of accounting processes within areas of Shared Services with the eye to improve internal controls, and overall effectiveness with a vision for future needs.

* Drive process improvements through automation, use of existing systems streamlining and best practices towards vision of best-in-class process.

* Act as an SME or manage and execute on special projects that include M&A, Automations, etc. with cross-functional business partners, peers and business controllers.

* Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset by cross-training across accounting functions and proactively stepping in to support various teams as business needs evolve

What You Will Bring:

* Dedication to working our Hybrid Model with 3+ days per week in our Austin, TX office.

* 5+ years' experience in accounting/finance, preferably with some public accounting experience

* People management experience

* Degree in Accounting or Finance, Certified Public Accountant

* Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and standard accounting processes and controls

* ERP system experience (SAP & S4 Hana experience is a plus)

* Effective communication skills - including the capability to listen to the needs of others, articulate…