Skydance Animation is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to help support the growing studio in accounts payable and corporate finance functions. Reporting to the VP of Finance the candidate will take ownership over building process and workflows to support internal clients. We are looking for someone with experience in and understanding of analysis as well as a solid understanding of accounting; someone who can dive in and connect the various processes of this department. The successful candidate will be selfmotivated highly organized able to prioritize multiple tasks and easily adapt to changing scenarios. The studio is looking for someone who can successfully collaborate in group settings who has attention to detail and can also see the bigger picture of studio goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
MonthEnd Close & Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly journal entries related to accruals prepaids fixed assets and other key adjustments.
Perform bank credit card and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Assist in monthend and yearend close processes ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Support tax compliance including 1099 processing and regulatory reporting.
Process Ownership & Optimization
Take ownership of financial processes identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation.
Maintain accurate financial records and support internal and external audits.
Collaborate with management team to ensure proper tracking of studio expenses and cost allocations.
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Assist with accounts payable processing ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
Coordinate purchase order (PO) approvals with the tech team and other departments ensuring compliance with budget policies.
Manage vendor setup and payment processing in Intacct JPM Chase or other financial systems.
Reconcile credit card transactions and expense reports including oversight of Grubhub and meal order expenses.
Additional Responsibilities
Must communicate in a professional clear and supportive manner.
Exhibits a willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
B.S. in Business Administration Finance Accounting or similar
35 years finance accounting or similar role preferably in entertainment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized flexible team player
Strong time management skills
Highly comfortable working in excel
Beneficial to have experience working with Entertainment Partners
Beneficial to have working knowledge of IATSE/SAG payroll rules
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Experience documenting processes policies and procedures during a company transition/merger/acquisition
PREFER a candidate who either has a CPA license or whose goal it is to eventually qualify for one
The range for this exempt position in Los Angeles is $75000 to $85000 per year. The rate offered may vary based on the candidates 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.
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