The Pokémon Company International

Sr. Project Manager, Revenue & Cost Accounting

The Pokémon Company International • $104K — $188K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and cost accounting principles
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies; certification preferred
  • Two (2)+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional accounting initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional accounting projects related to revenue recognition and cost accounting
  • Manage end-to-end project timelines and stakeholder communications for revenue initiatives
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify new business lines and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Drive process improvements and automation efforts related to revenue streams
  • Coordinate system enhancements related to revenue and cost modules with IT
  • Ensure effective internal controls over revenue and cost processes to meet audit requirements
  • Assist in month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue and cost entries

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance and income protection insurance
  • 401k Employer Matching for US Employees
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive relocation package for some roles
Full Job Description
  • Job Title: Sr. Project Manager, Revenue & Cost Accounting
  • Job Summary: Lead initiatives across multiple revenue streams to enhance revenue recognition, cost tracking, and financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, project management skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive operational improvements and ensure compliance. This role will also identify accounting and financial activities currently handled by various teams and work with business partners to centralize and streamline those processes. Additionally, the Project Manager will establish standardized processes, metrics, and reporting frameworks to support the strategic objectives of our B2C (eCommerce and Vending), B2B, consignment, apps, and events businesses.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
  • People Manager: No


What you'll do
  • Lead cross-functional accounting projects related to revenue recognition and cost accounting.
  • Manage end-to-end project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for revenue and cost initiatives.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify new lines of business and processes and coordinate with accounting teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accurate financial reporting.
  • Drive process improvements and automation efforts related to revenue streams and cost recognition.
  • Partner with internal business teams to ensure accurate revenue accounting in accordance with ASC 606 and relevant cost accounting standards.
  • Coordinate system and ERP (Oracle Fusion Cloud) enhancements related to revenue and cost modules; partner with IT on solution design and implementation.
  • Ensure internal controls over revenue and cost processes are designed and operating effectively to meet audit requirements.
  • Assist in month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue and cost entries, reconciliations, and reporting.


What you'll bring
  • Accounting & Technical Expertise
    • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606) and cost accounting principles
    • Demonstrated experience in complex, contract-driven accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, royalties, licensing, or similar)
    • Proven ability to interpret legal agreements and translate contractual terms into accounting treatment and operational processes
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred)
    • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting reuqirements
  • Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
    • Strong background in process improvement, process design, and operational scaling
    • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies; certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) preferred
    • Track record of designing and implementing standardized, auditable, and scalable processes
    • Ability to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and implement sustainable solutions
  • Project & Stakeholder Management
    • Two (2)+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional accounting or finance initiatives
    • Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives
    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence across Finance, Legal, Business, and Systems teams
    • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and building structure where it does not exist
  • Ability to travel up to 3 times a year internationally.


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year. The full range is $104,000.00 - $188,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you'll be successful
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
  • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
  • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.


What to expect
  • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
  • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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