Management Accountant (Revenue) | Finance & Accounting | Core Operations

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

The EMEA Finance organisation is a team of approximately 70 supporting the EMEA region of FTI Consulting across all areas of Finance: Billing, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounting, Tax and Planning & Analysis.

This role is focused on management accounting and support to our business Segments, primarily our Strategic Communications practice, in the reporting of their monthly P&L performance from revenue recognition through to EBITDA.

What You'll Do

Participate in accounting for segment finance activities, primarily revenue recognition. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS, as well as experience with revenue recognition, reporting, and controls. This person will report to the Segment Finance Manager and interact with global finance colleagues.

Monthly accounting close

• Review sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606 for US GAAP
• Analyse and understand various products/business and revenue/expense streams to ensure proper setup in the system and proper revenue recognition
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to record work in progress ('WIP') and accounts receivable reserves, bad debt expense, and other adjustments
• Prepare and post journal entries required under US GAAP and local statutory GAAP reporting principles including:
  • Bonus accruals and other incentive compensation items
  • Expense accruals
  • Intercompany reconciliations and balancing entries
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements
• Strict adherence with the SOX compliance process (handle SOX queries, SOX self-assessment)
• Link with FP&A teams to provide input on business performance
• Other special projects, ad hoc support and duties as directed by the EMEA Segment Finance Manager

Internal & External Audit Process

• Assist with preparation of annual statutory accounts across the EMEA team
• Provision of financial and non-financial information to external auditors
• Provision of financial information to internal audit team for US GAAP testing and group audit requirements

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A self-starter attitude with an ability to work independently, interacting with colleagues through various online and in person mediums (Teams, email, London office)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight month-end deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly professional individual who demonstrates pride in their work
• Committed and tolerance to irregular hours due to reporting deadlines

Basic Qualifications (or equivalent)

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong understanding and practical experience of recognising revenue
• Experience of performing month end close process either within industry or from an audit/review perspective
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulas

Preferred Qualifications (or equivalent)

• Knowledge of US GAAP (or IFRS) or other European GAAP
• Knowledge of a US internal control environment e.g., SOX

#LI-AW1 Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,600 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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