About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you’ll do:
We seek an Associate Manager – Corporate Accounting as part of our European Accounting operations to join our Company in a full-time and permanent contract position. The role offers flexibility to work both remotely and on a hybrid model, based in Italy.
The day-to-day:

As Associate Manager - Corporate Accounting, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Corporate Controller’s organization’s mission of quality and integrity in the US GAAP monthly close process for various EMEA entities
• Preparing and reviewing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Supporting the annual statutory close process and compliance of EMEA entities
• Coordinating and communicating with the Accounting/Finance teams and outside service providers to ensure the timely completion of the month and quarter-end processes.
• Reviewing European subsidiaries’ balance sheet and income statement for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP while performing risk assessments for European subsidiaries.
• Supporting new accounting system implementation & processes as Viasat continues its international growth.
• Assisting in projects related to the growth and integration of Viasat’s business across Europe.
• Maintaining inter-company balances for various European subsidiaries, including preparing the monthly reconciliation packages.
• Coordinating with AP/AR accountants to keep all invoicing and customer billings current.
• Ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to policies and procedures across European entities.
• Owning the external/internal audits and coordinating statutory audits for the timely and efficient filing of statutory and Tax accounts for EMEA entities.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with the statutory reporting and tax teams for timely completion and filings of statutory reporting requirements.

What you’ll need:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA)
• Three years of post-qualification experience either in auditing, reporting, or accounting.
• Persuasive communication skills that enable clear communication to all levels of management
• Good understanding of US GAAP, IFRS/Italian Civils Rules and Balance Sheet Schemes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with others within and outside the accounting team.
• EU Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

What will help you on the job:

PREFERENCES

• Public accounting experience, ideally in the Big Four environment.
• Experience with International subsidiaries and foreign currencies.
• Familiarity with Blackline, Oracle & SAP is helpful.
  

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EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

• Supporting the Corporate Controller’s organization’s mission of quality and integrity in the US GAAP monthly close process for various EMEA entities
• Preparing and reviewing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Supporting the annual statutory close process and compliance of EMEA entities
• Coordinating and communicating with the Accounting/Finance teams and outside service providers to ensure the timely completion of the month and quarter-end processes.
• Reviewing European subsidiaries’ balance sheet and income statement for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP while performing risk assessments for European subsidiaries.
• Supporting new accounting system implementation & processes as Viasat continues its international growth.
• Assisting in projects related to the growth and integration of Viasat’s business across Europe.
• Maintaining inter-company balances for various European subsidiaries, including preparing the monthly reconciliation packages.
• Coordinating with AP/AR accountants to keep all invoicing and customer billings current.
• Ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to policies and procedures across European entities.
• Owning the external/internal audits and coordinating statutory audits for the timely and efficient filing of statutory and Tax accounts for EMEA entities.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with the statutory reporting and tax teams for timely completion and filings of statutory reporting requirements