Manager, Finance & Accounting

Responsibilities

• 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 

Requirements

• 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