Manager, Finance & Accounting
Job description
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in to Corporate, individual project’s activity in our general ledger, including funding, and bank reconciliations
Review and present variances between actual results and forecast estimates, highlighting issues and business trends for management
Assist in preparation and presentation of monthly departmental reporting package to management
Work closely with Production Accountants on analyzing various costs
Review and approve coding for employee reimbursements (e.g., travel, per diem, etc.)
Support and work closely with auditors handling audit inquiries, including facilitating and organizing the necessary deliverables
Train and develop analysts to set and successfully accomplish meaningful goals in line with the organization and department goals
Drive and participate in implementing/improving processes and controls to create efficiencies in the department.
Prepare and/or approve funding requests for various projects
Oversee allocations of overhead to current films in production.
Be a strategic partner to executive management, content, and production leaders, and outside production partners
Consult with Corporate on hedging currencies for overseas payments
Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed
5-7+ years of progressive experience in an Accounting/Finance role within a studio, network, or production company
Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree preferred
Experience in financial reporting and/or operational accounting; including overseeing Chart of Account set up, AP & AR processing, Treasury and Cash flow processes
Knowledge and familiarity with various operational finance systems
Pragmatic, highly organized and high attention to detail
Experience in financial modeling preferred
Ability to work well in a small team environment
Foreign currency gain/loss experience a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams effectively across business lines
Experience implementing and improving business process and systems
Advanced knowledge of various accounting software: Vista, PSL, Ease, Intacct
Must have working understanding of union and guild agreements
Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure and time-sensitive environment
Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands
$110,000 – $130,000 / per year
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