Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Support the financial planning and forecasting for Original Programming, including documentaries and specials.
• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts, close reporting, pacing reports, budgets, and long-range financial plans.
• Perform P&L and cash flow analysis while identifying trends and explaining variances.
• Review operating forecasts prepared by international teams and evaluate the financial impact of programming and scheduling changes.
• Partner with Planning, Risk Management, Production Finance, and Accounting teams on financial reporting and production insurance forecasting.
• Assist with monthly cash reporting and respond to management, audit, and accounting inquiries.
• Build financial models, create executive-facing PowerPoint presentations, and provide ad hoc financial analysis for leadership.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, consulting, or banking.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and large data analysis.
• Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, or other financial planning systems is a plus.
• Entertainment industry experience and CPA or MBA are preferred but not required.

Pay

Up to $82/hr