Senior Content Accountant
Netflix
Los Gatos, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/20/2017 2:12:00 PM PST
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Netflix is now streaming in more than 190 countries, providing amazing content that people love, all across the globe. We plan to spend $5 billion on content this year, making us one of the largest content providers in the world. Have you ever wondered how much your favorite shows cost Netflix to license? Or thought about how we track each show in each country, and ultimately account for them in our financial statements? We have built an expertise in accounting for licensed content and are looking for more team members who share our passion for technical accounting in the entertainment industry. We work cross-functionally with amazing groups (deal negotiation, legal, forecasting, and supply chain teams) and also handle large data sets across multiple internally-developed systems. If you are eager to break away from typical accounting roles, try something new and challenging, and be part of a rapidly growing company that is leading the evolution of Internet TV, this is your chance!
QUALITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Technical accounting knowledge and experience - we'd like you to have 4 years of experience under your belt (some from the Big 4 / public accounting is necessary) backed by a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance; CPA license is preferred
• Attention to detail love for Excel - we pride ourselves on checking important numbers, producing high quality work, and using spreadsheets to reconcile accounts and solve problems; we like our accountants to love Excel pivot tables and be unphased by large data sets
• Eagerness and quick learning - you probably have never done content accounting, but that's OK because we'll teach you as long as you're excited about learning; prior work reviewing contracts (revenue, leases, or other complex documents) is helpful. This is a technical accounting role.
• Curiosity and passion - Because there's no point if you can't ask questions, challenge the status quo, make changes to improve processes, and have fun while doing it all; positive attitude is key, along with fitting into our unique company culture
MORE DETAILS / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Based in our Los Gatos, CA headquarters, reporting to the Content Accounting Senior Manager
• Part of the team responsible for the financial integrity of the company's content commitments, assets (capitalization), liabilities (payments), and expenses (amortization).
• Review, interpretation, documentation, setup (in proprietary contract management system), and accounting of content license contracts: preparation and review of monthly accounting entries, reconciliations, CFO metrics, and other ad hoc analysis
• Drive process improvements and own projects such as accounting policy review, risk analysis and SOX controls, finance systems design and testing, metrics dashboard and reporting, and more.
• Cross-functional interaction with teams in Los Gatos (GL/financial reporting, IT/finance systems, data science and reporting) and Los Angeles (content acquisition, legal, content planning and analysis, content operations), including short trips to LA once a month.
As Netflix continues its content expansion, the accounting complexity is growing. We face new challenges on a daily basis, and we're looking for accountants eager to join us!