DreamWorks Animation · 1 day ago
Sr. Manager, Accounting (Temporary to Permanent)
2350 NW 117 Place, Miami, Florida
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Sr. Accounting Manager, Revenue Latam is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounting for the billing to cash processes for all revenue streams in accordance with US GAAP, managing a team, and collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end revenue lifecycle for Affiliate and Ad Sales portfolios across LATAM, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms, and US GAAP accounting requirements
Responsible for accurate & timely financial accounting across all revenue streams & related commissions & incentives as part of monthly close process. Involves journal entry review, Interco management, P&L variance analysis and decision making in judgmental areas
Monthly reporting of revenue financials and balance sheet reviews to senior management, for all LatAm entities, including presentation of the monthly closing analysis and risks and opportunities to the Regional Financial Controller and SVP of Finance & Affiliates
Ownership of all revenue related balances incl. statutory accounts process, corporate reporting requirements, account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
Ownership & approval of annual agency incentive and sales commission settlements
Responsible for issuing & maintaining accounting guidance for new revenue streams in accordance with US GAAP & NBCU Policy
Lead and manage a team of 2 Accountants and 1 Manager and offshore resources, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged team culture
Drive team development through coaching, training, goal setting, and performance management
Collaborate with Billing & Collections team in Mexico and Colombia, as well as 3rd party affiliates distribution partners, to ensure all billings & collections are accurately accounted for
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering financial insights and recommendations to support commercial and strategic decisions
Drive the successful implementation and pivot to DTC launch in Latin America by supporting the execution of all revenue related aspects of the project
Develop and implement financial controls, processes, and systems to support the new platform's operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Support the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA across the LATAM region revenue streams, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional business requirements
Assist the Sr. Director, Finance & Operations in ad hoc finance projects such as systems Implementation to drive controllership, simplification and automation improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute projects that drive transformation and efficiencies in revenue operations and systems
Conduct, where applicable, financial analysis, including revenue projections, cost analysis, and ROI assessments, to support decision-making and ensure financial goals are met
Qualification
Required
Degree in accounting with post-graduate accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) and Big 4 experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets) and accounting software applications (SAP)
Strong attention to detail with proven ability to resolve problems
Ability to operate in a diverse, global environment
A very high standard for accuracy of reporting and consistency of control
Ability to work independently under general supervision
Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish, with work experience in international companies both oral and written; Portuguese is a plus
Preferred
Highly energetic and able to work to tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact at all levels of the organization
Team player with a strong work ethic
US Corporation and Entertainment Industry experience advantageous
Understanding of media sector preferred but not essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP applications (SAP ECC, S/4 HANA), Multidimensional Reporting (SAP BPC, BW/BI, AOE)
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders as well as collaborate, motivate and create relationships with others
Demonstrated experience in Finance transformation and process improvement
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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