Director, Residuals

Job Description

Summary

The Participations and Residuals group is responsible for preparing and delivering royalty and residual payments to all third-party participants for its TV and film content. The Director of Residuals will ensure that all guild related obligations are met with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities
• Handle all quarterly reporting to residual payroll companies to ensure timely calculation of residuals
• Review invoices and process payments to ensure accuracy of calculations
• Consolidate data from various sources and reconcile to GL entries
• Streamlining the current process and developing automation tools for simplified reporting
• Identifying residual obligations and working with the production teams to setup new film and TV content for residual processing
• Collaborate with the FP&A teams to update ultimates and provide models for accruals and financial budgeting
• Manage residuals team and provide guidance to develop skills for existing staff
• Maintaining guild relationships by responding to questions related to payments and setups
• Assist with residual audits and provide guidance to audit team
• Attend weekly meetings with various teams to stay informed about titles in development

Requirements
• 10+ years experience working in a studio residuals department
• Management experience preferred
• Interpret complex legal agreements and determine residual obligation
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with people across all levels
• Ability to motivate team, encourage growth, and promote positivity

What you'll be a part of: (English Canada/US) – see below for Montreal Les Films Seville specific English perks
• Break time: free snacks, winter holiday office closures, reduced hours in summer
• Party time: office bar carts, after work drinks, holiday and summer parties, and sometimes just because
• Be inspired: regular film screenings, concerts, and opportunity to get involved in industry events
• The office: modern facilities, in house screening rooms, more snacks, and swag
• Build a better world: transcend entertainment to our corporate social responsibility activities. Plan a social event.
• Promote healthy lifestyles. Go green. Give back.
• Grow: develop your career and shape your future

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv9qw0-18-216-186-164-42 in your application.