Senior Financial Analyst, Third Party Audit
Paramount
Los Angeles, CA
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the US television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.
Overview & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for gathering, organizing, and preparing financial data to support various data request items made in conjunction with compliance/financial audits, including but not limited to third party participations and residuals/guild audits of various Paramount Global divisions (Paramount Pictures, CBS Studios, Showtime, Viacom Networks, etc.). US GAAP external audits, international statutory audits, and providing support for internal projects, such as international tax filings and transaction data analysis. This position will also assist with documentation preparation and support for legal document productions and arbitration claims and queries.
• Assist with pulling supporting documentation requests for external auditors, internal auditors, and other ad-hoc in-house projects.
• Perform data extractions and prepare reports to support financial statement balances
• Reconcile and review the propriety of financial data received by the various divisions as reported and investigate any variable activities
• Compile financial data, remove extraneous data, and redact confidential documentation and contract agreements
• Ensure the integrity of the account reconciliations, financial models and quality of spreadsheets used in analysis and provided to the respective parties
• Assist with locating and retrieving historical records from archived records (off-site facilities) in support of third-party audits of any Paramount Global division
• Perform various projects such as research, special projects and data analysis as needed
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in IT systems, Engineering, Economics, Finance or Accounting is preferred
• A minimum 2+ years of related work experience
Additional Qualifications:
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CPA candidate or CPA designation is a plus
• Data analysis or data warehousing skills (SAP, Hyperion) is a plus!
• Public accounting or internal audit experience is preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP
All candidates must successfully complete a background check prior to starting employment. Paramount is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Paramount complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm9me3-34-204-52-16-42 in your application.
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