Accounting Manager

Job Description

Summary of Position

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for an Accounting Manager in their Santa Monica location. In addition to the accounting function, the Accounting Manager will have a solid understanding of processes and controls in order to identify and help implement business process improvements as necessary

Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, analyzing account balances and financial statements to determine variances from prior periods, as well as preparing schedules that support account balances

• Assist in preparing schedules for external auditors and assist in the preparation and support for SEC filings

• Coordinate with internal Accounting/Finance team regarding required financial reporting deliverables

• Various special reporting and analysis projects as needed

• Maintain financials for certain joint ventures and subsidiaries

• Responsible for Company's participation and residual liability accounts

Qualifications and Skills
• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

• Experience with general ledger accounting

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and internal controls

• Strong understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting

• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Understanding of GAAP

• Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Nice to Haves
• CPA

• Entertainment Industry accounting experience

• SAP accounting system experience

Compensation

$85,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk3q2z-3-17-71-93-42 in your application.