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Accounting Manager, GamesDaybreak Game Company • San Diego, California, United States of America
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Accounting Manager, Games

Accounting Manager, Games

Daybreak Game Company • San Diego, California, United States of America
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Salary Range :   $, - $,

Position Title : Accounting Manager

Department : Accounting / Finance

Employee Type : Full Time, Regular

Location : San Diego, CA - Hybrid Work Structure

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.

Find out more about our studio at .

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and drive financial excellence. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, overseeing month-end close processes, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment while managing a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Lead monthly close activities, ensuring timely completion in accordance with established close calendar and company standards.
  • Oversee core accounting functions including cash management, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, intangible assets, accrued liabilities, VAT / sales tax, lease accounting, revenue recognition, and forecasting.
  • Manage the monthly financial statement consolidation process, including eliminations, adjusting entries, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements.
  • Review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Team Leadership & Management

  • Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the accounting team, fostering professional development and performance excellence.
  • Create and maintain efficient team structures while providing coaching, guidance, and constructive performance feedback.
  • Lead and motivate a remote team while building a collaborative, results-driven culture.

    • Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures in alignment with GAAP requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely completion.
  • Oversee internal controls documentation, testing, and segregation of duties to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Support tax preparation activities by compiling and organizing required financial information.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.

    • Required Qualifications

    Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA certification strongly preferred.

    • Experience

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
  • Public accounting experience highly preferred.
  • Proven success managing month-end close and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.

    • Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in GAAP principles and application.
  • Sage Intacct experience strongly preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling); proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with financial consolidation software and ERP systems.

    • Core Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively leading remote teams.
  • Highly dependable, organized, and motivated, with strong professional integrity.

    • ABOUT OUR COMPANY

    Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States : San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at .

  • Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.
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