Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst (Temporary)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story
Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will assist the Director International Revenue Planning & Analysis in the day-to-day operations of the department. Position will be actively involved with revenue recognition; ensuring the Jaguar contract database is accurate and up to date; reconciliation of data; and the performance of special projects.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Revenue planning & analysis – assist in the reporting and reconciliation of monthly syndication revenue by genre

Revenue accounting – Review of billing schedules; determine accuracy of revenue recognition of sales contracts; monthly reconciliations of accrued & deferred revenue to Jaguar system; review revaluation of A/R accrued & deferred revenue for accuracy; reconciliation of Jaguar/ SAP interfaces; assist in the monthly inter-company account reconciliation process; etc.

Jaguar/ SAP database management – ensure Jaguar database is up to date to facilitate timely and accurate revenue analysis; reconcile monthly ledger to master sheet maintained by sales finance managers

Sales administration – entering & maintenance of program sales deal memos into Jaguar/ GPS system; run sales reports; address special invoicing requests; maintain monthly Channel Partner order (status) reports

Accounts Receivable Collections Support – provide support as needed to the A+E Collections and Invoicing Departments. This would include identifying problem accounts, helping resolve billing discrepancies, reviewing contracts, liaising with sales coordinators and continued support through successful collection of outstanding amounts due A+E

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You'll have an opportunity to build transformational financial solutions & supporting core areas of business. Also, you'll be able to seek out new strategies and implement them where they make sense. In addition, you'll be able to build & manage strong relationships of cross functional partners that understand our business and are eager to push the envelope wherever possible. Finally, you'll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

YOUR STORY:
• BA/ BS in accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum 2- years of experience in public or private accounting
• Foundational accounting and/or finance experience working with debits and credits.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition accounting principles a plus
• Needs to be able to analyze and reconcile account activity and communicate issues, if any.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Will need to cross collaborate and partner with multiple departments including FP&A, Fulfillment, Legal, Sales and Technology.
• SAP working knowledge a plus
• Prior experience working with contracts a plus
• Media & Entertainment experience a plus

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.

Compensation
Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $47.00

The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors

such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and

experience. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

A+E Networks is proud to uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to all employees, consultants, and third-party workers.
A+E Networks, LLC. is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4m0yz-3-138-113-188-42 in your application.