If you are passionate about making movies and television, Skydance is the place for you! Our creative divisions are led by industry veterans that put audience above all else when it comes to our storytelling approach. At Skydance, we embrace visionary artists and cutting-edge technology to create event-level entertainment. With the benefit of powerful distribution partnerships – Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV , and other top tier studios – our premium content can reach billions of consumers around the world.

Our corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!

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This position will be responsible for monthly and quarterly journal entries which include reconciliations of all production trial balances. In addition, this position manages the monthly production bill back process as well as processes weekly funding to various entities. Hands on position working directly with Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance and Production Finance by providing finance & accounting support in various General Accounting areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly trial balance reconciliations for a high volume of film and tv projects
• Prepare necessary journal entries to support month and quarter end financial reporting
• Manage weekly production funding process from corporate to various entities 
• Manage the film and tv bill back process and issue monthly invoices to productions 
• Responsible for various month end reporting such as cash on hand and funding summaries
• Assist with network billing and reporting and coordinating collection efforts on any outstanding receivables
• Review and summarize FX impact on productions on a monthly basis and as needed when management explores potential hedging opportunities 
• Oversee with Paid by Skydance intercompany activity reconciliation
• Drive and participate in implementing/improving processes and controls to create efficiencies in the department
• Provide supporting documentation for areas of responsibility for year-end audit
• Assist with bank wires journal entry input into GL as needed
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed

• Understanding of GAAP Accounting and Internal Controls
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, highly organized, flexible & dependable
• Strong communication skills, highly organized and process oriented
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects at once
• Experience with Intacct by Sage GL or similar systems is a plus 
• Production accounting experience preferred
• Strong Excel & Word skills
• Must have discretion with handling confidential or sensitive information

• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar field preferred
• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience in entertainment industry is preferred

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $120,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this role. Skydance Media reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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