Assistant Manager, Global Accounting: Tv Production

SPE Finance and Accounting is currently defining its roadmap to transform the organization from a Line of Business and territory orientation to one which is global, enterprise-based, focusing on process improvement, standardization, reducing complexity and efficient use of technology. The global team’s objectives are to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall team while enhancing the value and accessibility of the data created by the accounting processes which will enable the commercial teams to drive toward greater revenue growth and margin improvements. The Assistant Manager, Accounting for the RTR Global Financial Operations (GFO) – TV Production (TVP) will be responsible for monthly and quarterly close activities related to Balance Sheet and associated analysis functions coupled with continuous improvement, standardization and simplification of those functions and outputs for the TVP Domestic Line of Business. This individual will also work closely with SPE’s outsource accounting provider, CapGemini.

Responsibilities Include:

• Fully responsible for film inventory accounting, including preparation/review of detailed inventory analysis, production spend, and production tax credits;
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly balance sheet flux analyses to support SOX control compliance and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Monitor film cost inventory, participations and residuals liabilities, and related costs to ensure they are accurately presented in the financial statements;
• Prepare obligation rollforward and review for completeness and accuracy of participation; identify balances in a debit position that require reclassification to prepaids or acceleration of amortization;
• Review miscellaneous product activity to identify items booked without a title – investigate activity to determine adjustments as necessary;
• Review unsettled production costs, investigate and follow up as necessary;
• Prepare schedules/reports for the monthly close packages, including account reconciliations for AP, film cost inventory, and participations/residuals;
• Prepare and review journal entries and provide corresponding source documentation;
• Assist in the preparation of all tax packages and requests from tax department;
• Provide management support to ensure month-end and quarter-end close is completed timely and accurately;
• Complete special projects for financial and operating management;
• Provide reporting to third parties and other internal groups, as necessary;
• Run queries and prepare SAP and excel reports for ad hoc analysis required by Financial Planning, Corporate, Tax, and other lines of business;
• Provide management support with coordination of quarterly external audits;
• Define, refine and implement all aspects of the “GFO Model”. This includes active participation in defining the interaction model with TVP FP&A, Capgemini, and the TVP commercial teams as needed; playing an integral role in maintaining a strong control environment; executing on the appropriate reviews and feedback mechanisms;
• Identify opportunities to eliminate low-value work, standardize processes, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency through automation and digital tools, including AI, SAP Analytics Cloud, RPA, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Foster an environment which embraces change and thrives in dynamic situations which can often have both unclear and uncertain outcomes

Requirements:

• Strong Accounting experience (Public Accounting experience is a plus), minimum 5+ years;
• Experience with complex ERP systems and General Ledger postings (SAP a plus);
• Basic understanding of film accounting is a plus;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data validation, and large-data analysis;
• Experience with Power Query, macros, or other automation tools is preferred;
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve with reasonable independence;
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects while working in a cross functional team environment;
• Ability to follow-through with co-workers on projects/tasks by setting guidelines, timetables and clear sense of expectations;
• Strong level of communication and interpersonal skills working with staff in multiple time zones and countries;
• Change agent mindset;

Desired Requirements:

• Flexible working hours
• Understanding of the entertainment business
• Cultural tolerance
• Empathy and compassion

Required Education:

• BS in Accountancy
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Work Hours

This role requires working a permanent night shift to support U.S. business hours (12am to 9am Manila time). Candidates must be comfortable and able to work this schedule on an ongoing basis.

Right to work

This role is based in the Philippines. To enable us to meet our statutory and regulatory obligations, you must have the appropriate immigration permission to work and reside in the Philippines for the duration of your employment.

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