Financial Analyst - Studios
Amazon Studios
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/29/2016 11:33:00 AM PST
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Amazon has spent nearly two decades revolutionizing the way we consume music, movies and entertainment-and now, the company is changing the way movies and TV shows are being made. Amazon Studios is the original film and series production arm of Amazon.com located in Santa Monica, CA. Known for its television series such as multi-Golden Globe winner Transparent, Annie-nominated Tumble Leaf, and Mozart in the Jungle, along with the recently announced Amazon Original Movies, Amazon Studios continues to be successful player in the entertainment industry.
Amazon Studios is looking for bar-raising financial accounting professionals who consistently exceeds expectations, thrives in a dynamic workplace, and who can actively contribute to our talented team. Successful candidates will have exceptional accounting skills, knowledge of television and motion picture accounting, demonstrated analytical and tactical skills and solid business judgment. He or she will have worked successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and have the ability to communicate business decisions through effective verbal and written communication, sound judgment, and the presentation of alternatives.
Candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 3 years of professional experience with financial reporting and internal control related responsibilities, will have worked for a big four public accounting firm or have experience working in a fast paced environment in an operational accounting role. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the accounting function for Amazon Studios for its television and motion picture activities.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Providing support for the accounting and monitoring of production, including production audits.
• Ensuring compliance with contracts including profit participations, residuals and royalties.
• Providing analytical support to the Studios Finance and Production Management team to assist with improving operational & financial results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications
• Degree in accounting or related field with sufficient experience to sit for the CPA exam (a CPA license is not required for this position)
• 3 years of related experience
• Exposure to and a working knowledge of an Internal control framework (specifically COSO)
• Familiarity with GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CPA or equivalent
• Big 4 public accounting background
• Worked in a fast paced company similar to a high-tech start-up
• Has had exposure to operational accounting concepts of inventory, procurement, payables, receivables, and revenue
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Is naturally a very organizational individual
• Has an aptitude for information technology
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exposure to researching accounting conclusions, documenting support for conclusions reached
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation