Senior Production Finance Accountant

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role…

The Sr Production Finance Accountant is responsible for handling the accounting on television productions in prep and post. This role will provide you with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the entertainment industry, as well as an opportunity to join a team that is committed to ongoing process improvement and individual development.

Your Role Accountabilities: 

• Performs the processing of outgoing and incoming payments & statements, journal entries, petty cash, pcard, payroll and the preparation & submission of monthly/quarterly/yearly cost reporting and cash forecasting.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable, journal entry, payroll and petty cash edits for posting.
• Uses problem-solving skills to identify procedural inconsistencies and recommend process improvements that will ensure our procedures and data are compliant, effective, and secure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Accounting or Business Administration bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with PSL, Smart Accounting, related third‐party accounting systems and MS Office preferred. Payroll knowledge is desirable.
• Strategic and pragmatic with the ability to carry an idea through execution.
• Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Results oriented mindset with a drive to achieve objectives.
• Ability to interact professionally (written and verbal) with WBD management and staff and outside vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

•    Entertainment industry experience is preferred.
•    Previous financial accounting experience required.
•    Cash flow experience preferred.
•    Previous experience presenting to various staff levels, leading meetings & training, etc.
•    Experience in a large corporate environment preferred.
•    Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Must be fluent in English.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Fast learner and strong problem solver. 
• Production finance experience for Local Originals for Mexico: Movies, Scripted and Unscripted projects.
• Close relations with third party production companies finance teams.

II  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please explain in specific detail the main responsibilities of this position.  Explain not only what is done, by why it is done (and/or for whom).  Also include examples and note tools or equipment used to accomplish the duty. 

• Monthly Cost Reporting, Cash Forecast and Trial Balance reconciliation 25%
• Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Journal Entry, Petty Cash and Pcard entry, processing, research and resolution 55%
• Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Journal Entry Petty Cash and Pcard audit and approve batches 10%
• Schedule and lead Prep and Post Accounting turnover meetings 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned 5%

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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