Job Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for overall accounting for the AMC National Network entities, including AMC, WEtv, Sundance, IFC, BBCA with a primary focus in the area of revenue recognition as well as program rights, which includes film and owned / licensed original productions. Responsible for interaction with operations, AMC Networks finance, legal, tax and third parties to ensure complete understanding of complex nature of the relationships and the appropriate accounting for these transactions, of which some may include various foreign currencies. Responsible for preparation of monthly journal entries, including accounting for programming content, as well as balance sheet and income statement account analysis. Responsible for review of journal entries and account analysis prepared by senior accountants. Review of Payment requests to ensure proper general ledger coding and adequacy of the supporting documentation. Responsible for preparation of quarterly reporting package schedules for internal and external reporting purposes. Meet with internal and external auditors and provide requested support as necessary. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze the monthly results and variance reporting to management. Necessitates a high level of understanding of the operation of the business units to which the candidate is assigned, through continual communication with superiors, business unit department heads, business analysts, and managing director(s); this understanding reflected in comprehensive and meaningful budget and forecast vs. actual analysis. Review contracts related to program rights and revenue and evaluate for appropriate accounting treatment. Maintenance and review of complete, up to date balance sheet and income statement analysis for all general ledger accounts. Evaluate and identify areas of potential exposure and internal control weakness. Responsible for review and completion of quarterly reporting packages. Prepare journal entries and review and approve general ledger journal entries of staff. Review and approve PAC forms, purchase requisitions and wires (business unit approval, coding, proper backup). Special projects as assigned. KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS Financial metric(s): Ensure all revenues and expenses are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and properly reflect the operating performance of the business unit. Operating metric(s): Strict adherence to the timelines established for management, state, tax, regulatory and SEC reporting. Through the creative use of automated processes and support from Financial Systems, reduce the time required to close the books and improve the timeliness of management reporting. Qualitative metric(s), such as teamwork: This position will need to work as a member of a cohesive team that can successfully meet tight deadlines and respond quickly to changes in business environment. Must work closely with all business unit management teams to ensure timely state, tax, regulatory, and SEC reporting. Must also work closely with the internal and external audit groups to ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting in conformance with GAAP. A successful accounting manager will be instrumental in providing useful and relevant information to corporate and business unit heads, while developing competent staff in a positive working environment. QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred) Management Skills Excellent training and motivational techniques Effective written and oral communication skills Advanced accounting and analytical abilities Effective project and time management skills Ability to work well and excel under tight deadlines and periods of high volume Understanding of the Company’s culture Ability to establish effective interdepartmental relations Ability to establish relationships with business partners including internal and external auditors. Technical/Functional Competencies Minimum 4 years accounting experience Minimum 1 year in a supervisory role CPA strongly desired Very strong analytical skills The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Known for its groundbreaking and celebrated original content, AMC Networks is the company behind the award-winning brands AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films. Its diverse line-up of popular and critically acclaimed series and independent films include Killing Eve, Better Call Saul and The Walking Dead, which has been the #1 show on ad-supported cable television for ten consecutive years, as well as Portlandia, Brockmire, Love After Lockup, and the Oscar-winning Boyhood. Its original series Mad Men and Breaking Bad are widely recognized as being among the most influential and acclaimed shows in the history of TV. The company also operates AMC , its premium subscription bundle; the subscription streaming services Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, and Sundance Now; AMC Studios, its production business; AMC Networks International, its international programming business; and Levity Entertainment Group, its production services and comedy venues business.