Senior Financial Analyst, Development

This is a Full Time Job

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment products, services and technology. Our global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisitions and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in over 67 countries.Sony Pictures Entertainment Television is experiencing tremendous growth domestically and internationally. Critically acclaimed shows like Community, Breaking Bad and Justified, along with top rated game shows, Jeopardy! & Wheel of Fortune, contribute to the successful worldwide expansion.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Television is looking for a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst candidate who enjoys learning about the business from the inside out, while staying accountable for reading, understanding and tracking development deals.
This is a high-profile position with significant growth potential. Understanding of development projects and overall term deal contracts, how they connect and their financial impact to the bottom line is key to this position.
Responsibilities:

Track and forecast all costs and disbursements relating to term deals and development projects including check request coding and recoupment.
Analyze progress of production slates, loan out of term deal producers, and make recommendations on the impact of any early disposition of term deals
Gather appropriate supporting documents to allow network billing and ensure that the billing department does so accurately and timely.
Monitor cash disbursements relating to term deals and development projects
Review check requests including payment set up calculations on overall term deals, all payments pertaining to development projects
Interact with SPE contract administration, business affairs and TV finance
Provide management support with coordination of quarterly external audits
Assist in the maintenance and preparation of the monthly Creative and Development Report for SPT division
Experience Required:
Four year accounting/finance degree required
Three plus years public and/or private accounting/finance experience required
Entertainment experience preferred
SAP experience a plus
Strong MS Excel and computer system skills
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
Accounting / GAAP knowledge
Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts
Ability to perform tasks with reasonable independence
Ability to problem-solve
Detail-oriented; strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment