Manager of Finance (International)

This is a Full Time Job

The International Networks Finance and Accounting group of Sony Pictures Television is seeking a Business Manager to oversee India channels. This position is responsible for budget, mid-range plans, actual and forecast reporting which includes coordination with India channels as well as special projects, ad hoc and management reporting for existing and new network ventures within the region.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing, analyzing, and reviewing India financial information for actual, budget and forecast reporting as well as ensuring that consolidated financials are aligned with the U.S. GAAP and SPE policies. The successful candidate will need to understand accounting and financial principles and demonstrated experience in research analytics.

* US owner of all India networks finance related matters, including coordination, review and analysis of monthly actual, budget, forecast, rebills, COFA approvals and production of the monthly HO actual report;
* Analyze flash, actual, budget and forecast information submitted by India channels and prepare SPE templates for consolidation reporting;
* Accurately perform monthly close process and corresponding analysis to ensure that all financial information is recorded accurately and aligned with SPE policies and the U.S. GAAP;
* Collaborate with the accounting group especially during month end close and audits, preparing and providing all information needed such as monthly financials templates, corporate forms, audit reports/analysis, etc;
* Actively analyze data and results for possible reporting errors in channel financials and SAP, prepare ad-hoc analysis on a timely basis to ensure India financials and movements are recorded accurately;
* Build and maintain a strong and cooperative relationship with Finance and Operational employees in India in order to obtain all information needed, ensuring the completeness of India channels' financial information;
* Provide finance support to, and maintain a close working relationship with, the Operational executives at HO responsible for the India region;
* Involvement in ongoing and adhoc business projects concerning commercial aspect of India that are carried out either in India or HO. Actively perform analysis on various information received from India channels in order to provide sufficient and relevant data to senior managements and operation team;
* Collaborate with the group to improve the efficiency of reporting process for India region;

Skills:

* Collaborative, good team player and ability to flex style and approach
* Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
* Strong accounting / GAAP knowledge
* Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion
* Ability to perform tasks with reasonable independence
* Ability to quickly grasp new concepts
* Ability to problem-solve
* Detail-oriented; strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
* Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Prepared to work flexible hours to accommodate time zone differences when necessary
* International experience is a major plus.

Experience:

* Four year accounting/finance degree required
* CPA/MBA preferred, not required
Five years public and/or private accounting/finance experience required
Big 4 public accounting experience, preferred
* Entertainment experience preferred
* Strong MS Excel and SAP skills SAP knowledge preferred