Manager, Finance & Accounting

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Manager, Finance and Accounting is a key member of the Animation group, playing an integral role in month-end and financial planning, reporting and analysis. This hands-on position reports to the VP of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in to Corporate, individual project's activity in our general ledger, including funding, and bank reconciliations
• Review and present variances between actual results and forecast estimates, highlighting issues and business trends for management
• Assist in preparation and presentation of monthly departmental reporting package to management
• Work closely with Production Accountants on analyzing various costs
• Review and approve coding for employee reimbursements (e.g., travel, per diem, etc.)
• Support and work closely with auditors handling audit inquiries, including facilitating and organizing the necessary deliverables
• Train and develop analysts to set and successfully accomplish meaningful goals in line with the organization and department goals
• Drive and participate in implementing/improving processes and controls to create efficiencies in the department.
• Prepare and/or approve funding requests for various projects
• Oversee allocations of overhead to current films in production.
• Be a strategic partner to executive management, content, and production leaders, and outside production partners
• Consult with Corporate on hedging currencies for overseas payments
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in an Accounting/Finance role within a studio, network, or production company
• Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree preferred
• Experience in financial reporting and/or operational accounting; including overseeing Chart of Account set up, AP & AR processing, Treasury and Cash flow processes
• Knowledge and familiarity with various operational finance systems
• Pragmatic, highly organized and high attention to detail
• Experience in financial modeling preferred
• Ability to work well in a small team environment
• Foreign currency gain/loss experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams effectively across business lines
• Experience implementing and improving business process and systems
• Advanced knowledge of various accounting software: Vista, PSL, Ease, Intacct
• Must have working understanding of union and guild agreements
• Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure and time-sensitive environment
• Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands

#animation #LI-hybrid