Job Description
Global entertainment company in Los Angeles (zip code: 90025) is looking for a talented Finance and Accounting Manager to join the team. This position offers a hybrid schedule (3 to 4 days in office, 1 to 2 days work from home). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation and monitoring of the US actuals v annual budget and reforecasting (P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow) through discussion with key budget holders and ongoing updates
- Preparation of the US divisional monthly consolidated reporting, forecasting, annual budgeting process, and year end completions
- All fiscal reporting (internal and external) including audits (external, internal and client), tax authorities etc
- Accountable for the operations of the US finance function and ensuring management information reporting deadlines are always met.
- Preparation of US monthly finance board reporting pack, including key KPI’s, pipeline reports, variances to budget, prior year and any latest forecasts
- Responsible for the management of US working capital, minimizing risk and making informed finance decisions.
- Overseeing US treasury functions including banking, working capital and cash management
- Identifying opportunities for operational or financial improvements with clients and suppliers to pre-empt and avoid issues
- Monitor external US contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company
- Work with the Group CFO and Group Financial Controller in the UK to develop and maintain all necessary systems, processes and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company. .
- Be the central escalation point for US debt management / payment issues / disputes
- Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance and updates on financial and commercial strategy
- Day-to-day management and development of the US finance team (currently 3 staff), ensuring they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard
- Contribute to the skill development and knowledge of US client and US divisional leaders by providing financial and commercial guidance to enable them to achieve their objectives.
- Ad hoc projects with Group CFO, Group Financial Controller and Head of FP&A as they arise, with a US angle.
REQUIRMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related fields required. MBA is a plus.
- CPA highly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive, professional experience with corporate finance
- Proven experience of presenting (verbal and written) financial information at a senior level
- Ability to communicate with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and ability to interact easily with nonfinance colleagues and with employees at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail, good analytical skills, and ability to analyze numbers quickly and accurately and communicate them easily to non-finance colleagues
- Experience in evaluating systems and making recommendations (BI tools, ERP systems, Cash Tools etc)
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead heightened performance and delegate effectively
- Ability to multitask and prioritize meeting deadlines
- Worked within media, tv, music, social and /or a comparable industry and used to fast pace and ability to pivot
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