Senior Director - Accounting, Paramount Television Studios

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OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Director, Accounting will lead the monthly and quarterly financial close processes for the Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) division within the Studios Segment. This role is a key leader in the TV Studios Segment accounting organization. It oversees financial reporting, balance sheet integrity and content accounting operations. And has cross-functional collaboration with Finance and corporate partners.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Financial Close & Operations: Direct and oversee the complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process for the Television division within the Studios Segment.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with the Finance and FP&A teams to monitor financial results, review variance analyses, and align operational performance with financial targets.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Responsible for the oversight, preparation, and review of all division account reconciliations, quarterly disclosure schedules, and balance sheet flux analysis.
• Content & Inventory Accounting: Oversee content accounting functions including production cost tracking, amortization, participation and inventory reconciliations.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal accounting policies, SOX compliance requirements, and audit support for internal and external auditors.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, supporting process improvements and operational efficiency.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience within a large media, studio, or entertainment environment.
• Deep knowledge of technical accounting and content/inventory accounting principles.
• Experience with large enterprise ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred); advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables) and basic PowerPoint skills.
• Extensive management skills with a proven track record of leading accounting teams.
• Hands-on experience with AI or automation in accounting processes, or a strong interest in learning and applying them to improve how the team works. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Integration and/or consolidation experience is highly preferred.
• Able to drive close efficiencies and proficiently communicate financial results to the executive team.
• Impressive communication and problem solving skills.

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Paramount Television Studios is a leading studio,  developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and entertaining television content across all media platforms for distribution worldwide. The studio's robust slate includes Tom Clancy's "Jack Ryan" (Amazon),  "13 Reasons Why" (Netflix),  "Maniac" (Netflix),  "Shooter" (USA),  "Berlin Station" (EPIX),  "The Alienist" (TNT),  "The Haunting of Hill House" (Netflix), "Catch-22" (Hulu),  "First Wives Club" (Paramount Network),  "Looking for Alaska" (Hulu),  "Briarpatch" (USA),  "Boomerang" (BET),  "Shantaram" (Apple),  "Dream Team" (BET),  "The Contender" (EPIX) and "Snow Crash" (Amazon),  among others. Paramount Television Studios is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC),  a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a subsidiary of Paramount Global,  a global content company with premier television,  film and digital entertainment brands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $176,800.00 - 221,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

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