Industrial Light & Magic · 2 days ago
Controller - ILM
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$202K/yr - $247K/yr
5+ years expIndustrial Light & Magic is a leading company in the entertainment industry, and they are seeking a Controller to oversee their global financial operations. This role involves managing financial reporting, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing key financial insights for decision-making.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMotion Capture
Responsibilities
Oversee all quarterly and adhoc financial reporting and submissions to Disney, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Disney corporate requirements
Drive continuous improvement and automation across the function to maximize efficiency
Lead the Global Accounting Team and provide strategic direction, guidance, and mentorship
Analyze financial results in collaboration with the FP&A Team
Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and tax compliance
Research technical accounting issues and work with Disney Accounting and internal teams as appropriate
Manage revenue recognition process globally
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity
Plan and lead internal and external audits
Communicate financial matters to the executive team
Partner with the Production Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project cost information
Oversee complex transactions including consolidation accounting & intercompany eliminations and exchange rate impacts in a multi-currency environment
Oversee regular analysis of Employee Benefit rates for each Studio and update as necessary
Oversee data preparation for production and R&D tax incentives
Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting records
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Controller with managerial experience for a multi-currency Global Company
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or technical certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud certifications, PMP) a plus
CPA (Certified Public Accountant); Big 4 US GAAP audit experience strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems, preferably on Oracle Cloud Financials (SAP experience is a plus)
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balance operational support with long-term initiatives, manage international teams, and work across diverse stakeholders including IT, finance, production, and corporate teams (e.g., Disney)
Deep knowledge of international accounting and multi-entity consolidations
Strong documentation and communication skills, especially in change management and user enablement
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic creates visual effects for the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries. It is a sub-organization of Lucasfilm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Bredow
SVP, Chief Creative Officer
Patricia Wallace
Director, HR Business Partner
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