Accounting Director

2 months ago

Los Angeles, United States Fifth Season Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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Role:  Director, Accounting

Compensation: Base Salary ($150K-$190K) + Target Bonus (10%)

Division: Accounting & Tax

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Role Summary:

At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe.

We are seeking a Director of Accounting who will be integral to our studio content business. The ideal candidate will bring substantial expertise in film and television accounting and have experience in managing and mentoring teams. With strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience working in a global business, the candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and drive process improvements. This role will play a crucial role in managing our produced and acquired IP and will collaborate cross-functionally with the production finance and financial planning & analysis teams.

To excel in this role, the candidate must possess a strong foundation in accounting, preferably with Big 4 or public accounting experience. They will also bring exceptional communication and organizational skills to handle month-end and quarter-end close activities efficiently. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, exhibit excellent time-management abilities, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. If you're passionate about the entertainment industry and want to make a significant impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply.

Role Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance

  • Support the Company’s monthly and quarterly financial close process for the Television and Film business, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of results, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

  • Review results and journal entries for the consolidation of our strategic investments, including analysis of statutory to US GAAP and IFRS adjustments.

  • Prepare and review schedules, reporting packages, and fluctuation analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts for management review.

  • Support the quarterly review and annual financial statement audit, including liaising with external auditors, managing the preparation and review of PBC schedules and financial statement footnotes.

  • Establish, monitor, and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with Korean SOX.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

  • Proactively drive efficient accounting processes through thoughtful re-design and automation to simplify, standardize and reduce the time to close while maintaining accuracy and integrity and ensuring a balanced workload across the team.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other finance team members and the business to drive improvements to processes and controls.

Team Development and Management

  • Develop, manage, and mentor a diverse accounting team to build a strong bench of talent and support career development, mobility, and progression.

  • Lead various ad-hoc projects as required, including the design of end-to-end processes and working directly with IT to test and implement system improvements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance, required.

  • Certified Public Accountant license, required.

  • 7+ years of accounting experience and at least 3 years in public accounting, Big 4 or similar, preferred.

  • Film accounting (ASC 926) and revenue recognition (ASC 606) experience, required.

  • Experience managing a direct report, required.

  • Strong working knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP.

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, SAP S4HANA, AOE, or other similar financial systems.

  • Strong time-management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

  • Strong leader and persuasive communicator with a vision, proven ability to self-motivate, work independently and collaboratively, and motivate and inspire a team.

  • Experience in public companies facing rapid growth, preferred

Characteristics & Personality:

  • Proficient in clear oral and written communication, fostering collaboration across organizational levels, global offices, and worldwide time zones.

  • Entrepreneurially minded and thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at proactively navigating change and driving creative solutions.

  • Overcomes challenges with grit, embracing change as an opportunity for growth.

  • Problem-solver who can roll up their sleeves to deliver results while implementing solutions to support the company’s future growth.

In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will:

  • Embody FIFTH SEASON's commitment to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist workplace. All candidates must have a proven track record of promoting and valuing diversity and inclusivity in previous roles, and a commitment to fostering these values in the workplace.

About Us: 

 

FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager. 

 

Our Culture:  

 

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up. 

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply. 

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