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Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior Financial Analyst for a contract position in New York, NY. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: Ideally looking for someone with an accountant background, a plus if they are CPA certified and have prior experience working in a Media/Entertainment company. The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will be responsible for supporting the accounting and financial operations for the client's TV production. Working closely with the Finance Director and members of our Global Finance Organization (GFO) and outsourced accounting team Cap Gemini (CG) in meeting all client's corporate financial reporting requests and control guidelines. The SFA will apply financial accounting and reporting skills to the month-end process for the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the media or entertainment industry.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Provide support on Operational and Production Accounting related matters, such as development cost spending, overhead controls, real estate, responding to Tax Dept. requests, fixed asset accounting, banking, etc.,
- Manage the month-end reporting tasks in partnership with GFO and CG as well as prepare journal entries and analytical reports.
- Oversee the accounting activities performed by the CG, such as accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
- Work with Embassy Row Production Accounting on ensuring the show production costs are reported in S4/Hana (SAP) in an IFRS-compliant manner.
- Act as liaison to GFO on implementing our accounting requirements, ensuring the accuracy of Embassy Row books and records, and responding to audit requests.
- Support preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and mid-range plan.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis at management request.
- Develop and implement processes to leverage existing tools and streamline workflows.
- Complete special projects for operations and finance as necessary.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required
- 4 years public accounting or Entertainment industry finance/accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting / IFRS
- Qualified Accountant preferred (CPA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Entertainment experience preferred
- SAP knowledge preferred, with experience in S/4 HANAH and BPC
- Strong MS Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and PC skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and be flexible in work content levels and volumes
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management and with non-finance individuals
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