Senior Financial Analyst

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) for a Leading Entertainment Company.

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will be responsible for supporting the accounting and financial operations. This position will apply financial accounting and reporting skills to the month end process for the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the media or entertainment industry.

• 6 month contract with potential to extend
• Hybrid in NYC: flexible on the days (Madison Square Garden area)

 Responsibilities

• Provide support on Operational and Production Accounting related matters, such as development cost spending, overhead controls, real estate, responding to Tax Dept. requests, fixed asset accounting, banking etc.,
• Manage the month-end reporting tasks in partnership with GFO and CG as well as prepare journal entries and analytical reports.
• Oversee the accounting activities performed by the CG, such as accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Work with Accounting on ensuring show production costs are reported in S4/Hana (SAP) in an IFRS-compliant manner.
• Act as liaison to GFO on implementing Accounting requirements, ensuring the accuracy of and responding to audit requests.
• Support preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and mid-range plan.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required
• 4+ years public accounting or Entertainment industry finance/accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting / IFRS
• Qualified Accountant preferred (CPA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Entertainment experience preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred, with experience in S/4 HANAH and BPC
• Strong MS Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management and with non-Finance individuals

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Application deadline is on March 14, 2025

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.