Manager, Finance & Accounting

Skydance

5-7 Years | Santa Monica, California, United States (Hybrid) | Full Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Skydance Animation is seeking a Manager, Finance and Accounting to join their team. This role is responsible for financial reporting, planning, and analysis, including overseeing month-end close, forecasting, and variance analysis. The manager will prepare departmental reporting packages, work with production accountants on cost analysis, and approve expense coding. Responsibilities also include supporting audits, training analysts, improving departmental processes and controls, preparing funding requests, and overseeing overhead allocations. The manager will act as a strategic partner to executive and production leadership and consult on foreign currency hedging. Ad hoc financial analysis is also required. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance within the studio, network, or production industry.

Must Have

5-7+ years of experience in an Accounting/Finance role
Experience in financial reporting and operational accounting
Pragmatic, highly organized with attention to detail
Ability to work in a small team environment
Excellent communication skills and team leadership
Experience implementing/improving business processes and systems
Advanced knowledge of accounting software (Vista, PSL, Ease, Intacct)
Understanding of union and guild agreements
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills

Good to Have

Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree
Experience in financial modeling
Foreign currency gain/loss experience

Perks & Benefits

Bonus
Benefits

Job Description

The Manager, Finance and Accounting – Skydance Animation is a key member of the Animation group, playing an integral role in month-end and financial planning, reporting and analysis of Skydance Animation.  This hands-on position reports to the VP of Finance. 

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in to Corporate, individual project’s activity in our general ledger, including funding, and bank reconciliations
Review and present variances between actual results and forecast estimates, highlighting issues and business trends for management
Assist in preparation and presentation of monthly departmental reporting package to management
Work closely with Production Accountants on analyzing various costs
Review and approve coding for employee reimbursements (e.g., travel, per diem, etc.)
Support and work closely with auditors handling audit inquiries, including facilitating and organizing the necessary deliverables
Train and develop analysts to set and successfully accomplish meaningful goals in line with the organization and department goals
Drive and participate in implementing/improving processes and controls to create efficiencies in the department.
Prepare and/or approve funding requests for various projects
Oversee allocations of overhead to current films in production.
Be a strategic partner to executive management, content, and production leaders, and outside production partners
Consult with Corporate on hedging currencies for overseas payments
Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Requirements

5-7+ years of progressive experience in an Accounting/Finance role within a studio, network, or production company
Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree preferred
Experience in financial reporting and/or operational accounting; including overseeing Chart of Account set up, AP & AR processing, Treasury and Cash flow processes
Knowledge and familiarity with various operational finance systems
Pragmatic, highly organized and high attention to detail
Experience in financial modeling preferred
Ability to work well in a small team environment
Foreign currency gain/loss experience a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams effectively across business lines
Experience implementing and improving business process and systems
Advanced knowledge of various accounting software: Vista, PSL, Ease, Intacct
Must have working understanding of union and guild agreements
Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure and time-sensitive environment
Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands

The salary range for this position in Santa Monica, California is $110,000 – $130,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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4 Skills Required For This Role

Communication Strategic Financial Management Financial Data Analysis Accounting

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