Director, Finance

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Director, Finance. This person is responsible for overall monitoring of quarter closes to ensure timely SEC report filing and successful review/audit by our outside auditor. Position has direct reports. This person is also a key leader on finance and accounting projects for senior management, including M&A activities, due diligence, capital and debt offerings, process improvement, and financial system development. They will also advise on system implementation accounting for complex transactions.

Must Have

• Monitor quarter closes for SEC filing.
• Lead finance/accounting projects for senior management.
• Advise on system implementation accounting.
• Manage chart of accounts structure.
• Oversee joint venture/subsidiary accounting.
• Assist with acquisition accounting.
• Manage intercompany accounts, eliminations, royalties.
• Support FP&A and Tax departments.
• Record film forecast participations/residuals.
• Signatory on company bank accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 10+ years relevant work experience.
• Systems design and implementation experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Very strong Excel skills.

Good to Have

• CPA license desired.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Public Accounting experience desired.

Perks & Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day.
• 401(k) company matching.

Summary of Position

This person is responsible for overall monitoring of quarter closes to ensure timely SEC report filing and successful review/audit by our outside auditor. Position has direct reports.

This person is also a key leader on finance and accounting projects for senior management. These projects may include M&A activities, due diligence and integration activities, capital and debt offerings, finance and accounting process improvement projects, financial system development and implementation. This person will also be a key leader for system implementation accounting, advising and providing system process and set-up guidance on complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for chart of accounts structure including title code controls
• Oversee accounting for various joint ventures and subsidiaries with individual reporting requirements
• Assist with acquisition accounting and integration.
• Directly responsible for intercompany accounts, eliminations and royalties
• Assist Financial Planning and Analysis and Tax
• Department with information requests Directly responsible for recording of non-individual film forecast participations and residuals liability / expense
• Signatory on majority of company bank accounts

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 10+ years of total relevant work experience
• Systems design and implementation experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and adhere to deadlines with a positive and professional attitude
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal personnel, departments outside of accounting, and executive level personnel. Position gives exposure to CFO, CAO, and other company executives
• Strong writing and analytical skills, high level attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate, be proactive and function independently
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize under tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Very strong Excel skills

Nice to Haves

• CPA license desired
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Public Accounting experience desired

About

(NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$140,000 – $150,000

EEO Statement

is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.