10+ years of relevant work experience with 3+ years managing an Accounting team
Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Media and Entertainment industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
Supervise an Accounting team including an Accounting Manager and 2 Senior Accountants
Implement and manage a scalable Content Licensing revenue process using Filmtrack and Oracle AR
Act as the primary Accounting contact for the wholesale business, providing guidance on contracts and revenue inquiries
Lead month-end close calls to ensure accuracy of financial statements and guide adjustments
Oversee Home Video revenue, COGS, and Inventory, ensuring accurate accounting of distribution partner transactions
Manage accounting for multiple revenue streams including Feature Film and Digital Sales, ensuring compliance with ASC 606
Facilitate quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring timely information flow between teams
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services
Flexibility to work from home one day per week
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Accounting Director - Wholesale and Films to join our Accounting team in our New York, NY location.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise a team consisting of an Accounting Manager and 2 Senior Accountants
Implement and manage a scalable Content Licensing revenue process which leverages subledgers such as Filmtrack and Oracle AR to automate revenue recognition and AR management.
Primary Accounting point of contact for the wholesale business, Sales and Finance teams. Provides guidance on contracts and revenue inquiries.
Lead month end close calls to ensure that financial statements are accurate and complete. Research variances to forecast and guide Finance team on Accounting related adjustments.
Responsible for Home Video revenue, COGS and Inventory. Ensure business is aware of anomalies in the distribution partner reporting and transactions are correctly accounted for each month.
Accounting for several revenue streams: Feature Film, Theatrical, Home Video Distribution and Digital Sales including contract reviews, ASC 606 revenue recognition, receivables, billing, film and series content advances and amortization, and cash forecasting
Lead and manage the entire period-end financial close process for wholesale revenues (fiscal month, quarter, and year-end), liaising with Tax, Financial Reporting and FP&A teams as needed
Ensure the timely and accurate accounting treatment of all transactions under US GAAP, including day-to-day transactions as well as complex, non-recurring transactions
Review various period-end account reconciliations and journal entries
Prepare and/or review various analyses to identify unusual activity and ensure transactions are properly accounted for, including account variance analyses, balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses, etc.
Facilitate with the quarterly and annual AMC SEC filings by ensuring the Financial Reporting and Tax teams receive timely and accurate information from our wholesale distribution business
Responsible for the residual and royalty liability in conjunction with the Royalty department
Facilitate with the quarterly review and annual audit process. Ensure timely and accurate information flow between the accounting team, external auditors, and Internal Audit
Ownership of all SOX key controls related to Wholesale Revenues
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
Bachelor's degree required
CPA preferred
10+ years of relevant work experience with 3+ years' experience managing an Accounting team
Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX required
Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail. Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and multi-task responsibilities both individually and for the team
Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) and interpersonal skills; strong writing skills
Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners
Media and Entertainment industry experience preferred
The base compensation for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
About AMC Networks
AMC Networks Inc. is an American entertainment company headquartered in 11 Penn Plaza, New York, that owns and operates the cable channels AMC (its eponymous brand), IFC, We TV, and SundanceTV; the art house movie theater IFC Center in New York City; the independent film company IFC Films; and premium streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder. The company was originally launched in 1980 and formerly known as Rainbow Media Holdings LLC.
