Manager, Global Accounting: SPRI & SPIP

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group (MPG) Accounting team is seeking a highly motivated Manager to support both Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) and Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP). This role plays a key part in managing global financial reporting, consolidation, and analysis across multiple international territories—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of film and distribution accounting, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach. This individual will partner closely with international finance teams, corporate departments, and external service providers to maintain financial integrity and drive process improvement initiatives across the Motion Picture Group. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide support in the consolidation, accounting, and financial analysis of the Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) group, ensuring consistency and accuracy across markets. 

• Partner with the SPRI global team to align on accounting processes, reporting timelines, and financial performance analysis. 

• Serve as the Home Office point of contact for territories, providing guidance on new processes and policies, and training for new territories. 

• Review and analyze consolidated financial statements for Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP), identifying key performance drivers and trends. 

• Review amortization for SPIP titles and ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards. 

• Oversee month-end close activities performed by CapGemini, providing assistance and review where necessary. 

• Compile month-end reports, research variances, and support management in understanding financial performance. 

• Prepare and review corporate reports and schedules (“Corp Forms”) and ensure accuracy and completeness. 

• Coordinate with external auditors on audit schedules and SOX internal control requests. 

• Run or oversee SAP and Excel-based analyses for Operations, Corporate, Tax, and Divisional Finance Teams. 

• Manage special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests for financial and operating management. 

• Define, refine, and implement all aspects of the “GFO Model”, including alignment with MPG ITF, CapGemini, and commercial teams. 

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and participate actively in process review and feedback cycles. 

• Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate low-value work and standardize processes, leveraging technology (e.g., RPA, SAP S/4HANA). 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, embracing change and ambiguity while driving clarity and progress. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred; public accounting experience preferred 

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, ideally within the entertainment or media industry. 

• Strong understanding of IFRS, financial consolidations, and intercompany transactions. 

• Experience with SAP, Excel, and financial reporting systems required; exposure to RPA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud a plus. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams and regions. 

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment and build strong relationships across global functions. 

Why Join Us 

At Sony Pictures Entertainment, we value curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. You’ll be part of a dynamic team driving financial excellence and innovation across our international film and distribution portfolio—helping shape the success of one of the most iconic studios in the world.