What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Theatrical Finance position at Lionsgate?
Summary of Position
The Lionsgate Theatrical Distribution department is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to support Accounts Receivable functions for Lionsgate Theatrical releases in the domestic U.S. market. Candidate will work closely with the Theatrical Sales department to facilitate the release of content to theaters, invoice circuits, and apply payments. This role offers tremendous learning opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter, with exposure to many aspects of the theatrical release cycle and theaters across the country.
Responsibilities
- Invoice and collect film rental and related revenue from Theater Circuits in the U.S. market.
- Apply film rent payments from Theater Owners and Circuits.
- Audit and process box office reports.
- Reconcile trial balances, audit payment terms and revenue calculations.
- Review and report account status and payment information for each account to Sales team weekly.
- Review and recommend credit status changes.
- Audit and process credit refunds, as needed.
- Strategize and execute collection initiatives and holds for upcoming theatrical releases.
- Complete all necessary payment applications and reconciliation for month-end reporting.
- Database queries and ad hoc reports.
- Assist with software upgrades, implementations, testing, and documentation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite, with advanced experience in MS Excel (Ex. Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, IF statements, SUMIFS),
- Experience working with large datasets, including data validation, cleansing, reconciliation, and analysis,
- Familiarity with SQL queries and relational database management programs,
- A minimum of two years of experience in Accounts Receivable, or Collections,
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Accounting, with coursework in Media, Entertainment, or equivalent,
- Successful candidate must be analytical, highly motivated, detail-oriented, resourceful, and an organized multi-tasker, with confident and professional communication skills, and a strong interest in business process improvements and emerging technologies,
- Prior industry experience is preferable, with a passionate interest in Film, Entertainment, Media and Box Office.
Additional Requirements
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
Compensation
$50,000 - $55,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000