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Senior Manager, Accounting Policy

@ Liberty Global
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Denver, Colorado, United States
$118k-$148k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading policy, coordinating adoption, reviewing statements
Requirements Summary:Senior Manager with CPA; 9-15 years in accounting; US GAAP/IFRS expertise; lead accounting policy, M&A, SEC disclosures.
Technical Tools Mentioned:US GAAP, IFRS, SEC, M&A
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We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting Policy in Denver, CO ( USA)

Opening Date: 12/05/2026

End Date: 29/05/2026

Reporting to the VP, Accounting Policy, this role provides technical accounting and accounting policy oversight with respect to Liberty Global. Have active oversight and assistance with local country operations as well as addressing corporate matters and technical financial reporting matters. The role incorporates responsibility over accounting policy assessments on M&A opportunities and integrations and global accounting policy adoption for new rules and standards. This role will provide technical accounting expertise and knowledge with respect to SEC and US GAAP rules, as well as IFRS. Overall, the role is responsible for establishing and maintaining Liberty Global accounting policies and maintaining oversight over the adoption and compliance with those policies. In addition, the position will provide flexibility to assist the financial reporting and consolidations teams with special projects and back-filling of roles for extended absences.

This is a highly demanding role requiring adherence to deadlines, high quality standards and attention to detail, and effective interaction with finance management and foreign reporting entities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Timely communication of key issues and decisions with the Liberty Global Accounting Policy team including formal updates through the Liberty Global Accounting Issues Meetings.
  • Research technical accounting issues and communicate (orally via discussions and written via position papers) the resolution from such research
  • Be an effective financial business partner and leading the resolution of accounting issues in relation to budget process, business cases, sourcing events, contractual reviews and other projects on a timely basis.
  • Leadership role in US GAAP and IFRS conversion and issue identification with material mergers and acquisitions, and assessment of ongoing needs for new acquisitions, both during the due diligence phase and the integration phase. The work will include due diligence support, acquisition accounting, pro formas, and accounting policy alignment.
  • Review of accounting issues papers prepared by European subsidiaries.
  • Monitor new accounting developments from the FASB and IASB, and draft comment letters over new accounting rules and standards, when desirable.
  • Coordinate and lead the global adoption over new accounting rules and standards.
  • Attend various meetings identifying potential accounting issues and discuss accounting implications of planned or executed transactions.
  • Lead the US GAAP review of high-risk areas and identify potential accounting issues and following up on resolution of such issues, including further escalation to the rest of the Liberty Global Accounting Policy team.
  • Deal with ad hoc requests and carry out other reasonable duties as requested.
  • Represent the company in a professional and presentable manner at all times.
  • Review of SEC and other US GAAP financial statements and other external disclosures (e.g. earnings releases) required by Liberty Global.
  • Assist with review of corporate accounting issues with the external auditors, and ensure that all accounting issues addressed with the auditors are appropriately resolved with assistance from the Liberty Global Accounting Policy team.
  • Provide US GAAP training seminars for Liberty Global to audiences ranging from 20 to 200 people, including the review and/or preparation of training materials.
  • Ownership of maintaining the Liberty Global Accounting Manual.
  • Preparation of the SOX controls that support this process.
  • Flexibility to assist with special projects and back-fill roles in consolidations and financial reporting teams, as requested.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master or Bachelor of Accounting or other relevant field
  • CPA or equivalent
  • Approximately 9 to 15 years of experience working in accounting field in a dynamic multinational environment. Prefer experienced senior manager at a large public accounting firm or equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles
  • Experience with resolving complex accounting issues and transactions.
  • Very strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex issues to senior management and, at the same time, have productive accounting discussions with non-accountants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop rapport with diverse range of people from various disciplines within the business.
  • Courteous with a collaborative and flexible working style.
  • Attentive to detail to ensure high degree of accuracy.
  • Able to manage changing priorities, others’ expectations and workload under deadline pressures that may involve additional hours during quarter end

What’s in it for you? 

We offer a competitive salary, bonus & benefits

The base salary range is $118,400 -$148,000 based on the level of experience

A few benefits our employees enjoy:

  • Comprehensive benefit plans (medical/dental/vision) starting on day 1
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series)
  • Discretionary Bonus Incentive (annually)
  • Discretionary Equity Grants (annually)
  • Paid time off
  • Access to a private café, fitness centre, and paid parking
  • Liberty Global participates in the E-Verify program

How to apply?

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your application via the internal job portal.

Please note, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!

At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.