What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client a global entertainment provider is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This is an initial 5-month fully onsite contract opportunity.
This role will support financial reporting, accounting close activities, and analysis across corporate overhead functions, with exposure to technical accounting projects, process improvements, and system initiatives. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Overhead Reporting and partners closely with budget coordinators and finance stakeholders across the organization.
Contract: 5-month
Onsite
Responsibilities
- Prepare and populate monthly financial reporting schedules for Planning
- Analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast and explain variances
- Prepare, book, and park monthly and quarterly journal entries and accruals
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to overhead and clear suspense/clearing accounts
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities under strict deadlines
- Prepare quarterly and YTD earnings support and balance sheet files
- Assist with audits, ad hoc reporting, and special finance projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Finance or Economics acceptable with relevant accounting experience)
- 2 years of accounting experience, including:
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entries & accruals
- Financial reporting
- Month-end close in deadline-driven environments
- Strong Excel skills (Intermediate–Advanced)
- Working knowledge of MS Word
- Ability to work extended hours (10–12 hours/day) during quarter close periods
Nice to Have
- Experience with Oracle or SAP
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience in the Entertainment or Media industry
- Exposure to Hyperion (Essbase / SmartView)