Accounting Manager, Motion Picture Group

1 week ago

Culver City, United States Sony Pictures Entertainment Full time

Sony Pictures is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and analytical Manager to join our GFO team The Manager for the RTR GFO – MPG will be responsible for accounting, monthly financial reporting, and related analysis functions coupled with continuous process improvement, standardization and simplification.

This role will have a high degree of interaction with CapGemini (CG), our outsourced accounting provider, and will be responsible for providing training and oversight to the MPG Accounting team members at CG. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Divisional Finance and provide support in gathering and analyzing data to gain business insights. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills. Experience in the entertainment industry is preferred. Responsibilities: Responsible for the MPG Balance Sheet accounts, providing detailed analysis on key balance sheet areas including AR, deferred revenue, inventory, etc and reviewing supporting schedules (bank recs, prepaids, marketing accruals, etc) Ensure financial (SOX) controls are operating effectively; preparation and review of schedules provided to external auditors during quarterly and year-end audit reviews Review of MPG film labels such as Screen Gems and SPC (Classics) and highlight the key performance drivers Manage and work closely with CapGemini, review their work, provide desk top procedures for new tasks transitioned to them and provide guidance when necessary Preparation and review of Corporate reports including Film Performance, Revenue and Operating Income by title/label, Revenue by Market (Theatrical, TV, Home Ent, etc) Perform analysis of actual results to most recent budget and forecast estimates – preparing appropriate variance explanations thereon and highlighting issues to Corporate and LOB management Prepare Inventory rollforward and review for completeness and accuracy of Film Cost, Amortization, Tax credits, etc.; identify by title credit balances that require corrections. Independent review, interpretation and documentation of contracts and understanding the application of accounting policies Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate low value work and standardize/automate processes which will reduce complexity/time and enable greater benefits to be derived from technology Responsible for various month end journal entries including but not limited to Revenue, Marketing and Production accruals Requirements: 6+ years of strong accounting experience (Big 4 a plus)

Entertainment industry experience is preferred

CPA preferred

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, preferred

Direct experience with complex ERP systems and General Ledger postings (SAP a plus)

Understanding of film accounting (film costs, ultimates, amortization)

Strong MS Excel skills required (Modeling, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)

Experience working with offshore personnel and providing oversight and review of their deliverables

Strong time-management skills, ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast, deadline-driven environment

Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve with reasonable independence

Ability to self-review and produce accurate, reliable and high quality work in an efficient manner

Strong initiative, ability to work independently and meet deadlines while understanding when to update and seek guidance from management

Ability to lead/follow-through with co-workers on projects/tasks by setting guidelines, timetables and clear sense of expectations

Strong level of communication (written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills

High emphasis on team work, collaboration, critical thinking, process innovation while maintaining a positive attitude

Ability to develop presence and become a key “go-to” person within the department

Ability to prepare and present

issues/projects/presentations

to co-workers and senior management

Comfortable working and navigating in different systems

Change agent and champion mindset

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