Manager, Finance & Accounting

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.  

• 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 

• 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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