Description

Finance and Accounting Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify and post general ledger activity.

• Reconcile account balances and bank statements; maintain the general ledger.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Support the annual financial audit and provide documentation as needed.
• Develop and document procedures to strengthen internal controls.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance integration of financial systems.
• Participate in financial forecasting and provide financial insights to managers and senior leadership.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to financial inquiries.
• Stay current on financial technology and regulatory changes to support innovation and compliance.

Requirements: A successful Financial Accounting Sr. Manager combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating and/or managing a team.

• Film & Tax credit auditing experience
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4-5 years of combined production and accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Billing and revenue recognition experience.
• Experience in Film or TV production and knowledge of audit, tax, union, guild, and relevant government regulations.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the production process and experience with budgets and weekly cost reports.
• Hands-on experience with accounting and financial reporting software such as Abila MIP, Hyperion/Tableau 
• Advanced Excel skills such as Power Query, XLOOKUP's, Pivot tables, macros, etc.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be positive, hardworking, deadline and goal oriented.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple requests in order of priority.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.

Competencies: 

• Change/Adaptability/Flexibility--- Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs. 
• Communication--- Communicates well both verbally and in writing, shares information and ideas with others throughout the organization as appropriate, has active listening skills. 
• Leadership and Initiative --- Focused on results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets high standards and takes responsibility. Provides leadership and motivation.
• Collaboration Across Creative Environments — Works effectively with teams who may not be financially oriented and may operate on non‑traditional schedules.

 Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required (up to 5 lbs.), filing documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.EOE

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