Accounting Manager

ROLE: Corporate Accounting Manager

LOCATION: Burbank, CA

WORK STATUS: Direct Hire

WORK SITE STATUS: Hybrid (4 days/week in the office).

PAY RANGE: $110,000 to $140,000 base salary plus eligibility to receive a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Our client, an entertainment company in Burbank, seeks an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity in a well-established company in the film financing and production world, offering sturdy growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, and PTO. Reporting to the CEO and CFO, this role will be on monthly and quarterly deliverables, playing a key role in financial reporting, close processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

G/L Accounting and Finance

• Work directly with the CFO and Group Controller on monthly and quarterly financial reports and deliverables to the Board, including a full set of financial statements, KPIs, market analysis, and commentary.
• Prepare financial statements to ensure transactions and consolidations are accurately reflected and in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform month-end account close procedures and reconciliations for various domestic and international entities.
• Prepare general ledger entries and provide proper supporting documentation for the annual audit.
• Assist with corporate finance functions, including weekly cash flow projections, long-term financial projections, and the annual budget.
• Manage a team of 4 (AP and AR professionals)

Controls and Compliance

• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data.
• Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures.

Miscellaneous

• Analyze vendor activity and assist with accounts payable and treasury functions as needed.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Required

• 5+ years of total financial accounting experience (straight public accounting or a mix of public and industry experience is acceptable).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes and internal controls.

Preferred

• Entertainment or entertainment services industry experience.

SKILLS OF THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Required

Technical

• Advanced systems skills, with experience in a large ERP/consolidation system.
• Exceptionally strong Excel skills (V-lookups and pivot tables).

Interpersonal

• Detail-oriented, with the willingness and ability to ensure accurate reporting while also thinking strategically at a high level.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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