Sr Financial Analyst, Contract Compliance & Third Party Audit

Job Description

Sr. Financial Analyst, Contract Compliance & Third Party Audit
Summary of Position
Lionsgate is the premiere independent producer and distributor of motion pictures, home entertainment, family entertainment, television programming and video-on-demand content.
Lionsgate is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a highly analytical and dynamic team. This position is responsible for executing audits and financial analyses related to profit participation statements issued to third-party across film, television, and digital platforms. This role requires strong analytical skills, detailed contract interpretation, and the ability to produce audit-ready, defensible financial support while collaborating with cross-functional and external representatives.

Responsibilities
• Analyze participation statements, gross receipts, distribution expenses, production costs, and breakeven calculations
• Reconcile participation statements to general ledger activity and underlying source systems
• Identify reporting variances, assess audit claims, and quantify financial impact
• Prepare detail schedules, workpapers, and audit support suitable for external review
• Review and interpret participation and distribution agreements
• Apply contractual definitions related to gross receipts, distribution and production expenses, and audit limitations
• Evaluate accounting treatment for consistency with contract language
• Interface with external auditors in a professional and well-prepared manner
• Assist in preparing settlement analysis, including claim summaries and financial support
• Track audit status, tolling periods, exposure estimates and settlement activity
• Maintain organized, well-documented audit files and correspondence
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience in participations or entertainment finance is preferred
• Demonstrate ability to analyze complex contracts and large financial data sets
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large-volume reconciliations)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
Compensation
$77,500 - $80,000
EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-k23poq-216-73-216-212-42 in your application.