Accountant

JustinBradley’s client, a multinational media and entertainment company, is seeking an experienced Accountant for a short-term contract to support the financial planning and analysis for Original Programming, with a focus on forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and helping business partners understand the financial impact of programming decisions.

Hybrid 3 days onsite to Culver City, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the financial planning and forecasting for Original Programming, including documentaries and specials.
• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts, close reporting, pacing reports, budgets, and long-range financial plans.
• Perform P&L and cash flow analysis while identifying trends and explaining variances.
• Review operating forecasts prepared by international teams and evaluate the financial impact of programming and scheduling changes.
• Partner with Planning, Risk Management, Production Finance, and Accounting teams on financial reporting and production insurance forecasting.
• Assist with monthly cash reporting and respond to management, audit, and accounting inquiries.
• Build financial models, create executive-facing PowerPoint presentations, and provide ad hoc financial analysis for leadership.
  
  

Must Have Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, consulting, or banking.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and large data analysis.
• Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, or other financial planning systems is a plus.
• Entertainment industry experience and CPA or MBA are preferred but not required.
  
  

JustinBradley is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected employees.

Pay Rate: Up to $82/hr