The Manager Production Accounting is responsible for all aspects of accounting for assigned accounting units, mainly TV & Production. Tasks include month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of budgets, forecast, audit schedules, and analysis related to Production business units. Responsible for managing, training and development of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• At least 7 years of accounting experience. Thorough knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures is required.  At least 2 years’ supervisory experience. Experience with 501c3 organizations and intercompany accounting a plus
• Experience with Workday or other ERP system with report writing experience is a plus
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Competency in Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel required
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete task with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be willing to work overtime including nights and weekends upon request

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Responsible for all aspects of accounting for respective business area; including month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of budgets, forecast, billing, audit schedules, and any analysis related to business units.

Management of Staff Accountant

• Review journal entries for accuracy prior to posting to the general ledger
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliation prepared by staff and ensure all items are resolved
• Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including monthly variance explanations to budgets and forecasts
• Provide summary level variance reports
• Create and implement training plans for subordinates’ development

Month-end close activities

• Reviewing all transactions for accuracy and prepare journal entries for any corrections needed
• Recognizing revenue earned through revenue recognition module
• Complete revenue and expense accruals for all items not posted through sub-ledgers
• Prepare detailed analysis for specified Cost Centers and Projects
• Review financial statements for accuracy
• Complete variance analysis to compare actual results vs. prior year, budgets and forecasts
• Prepare documents for monthly meetings with business units

Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Reconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts to the general ledger monthly
• Note and resolve any reconciling items

Prepare annual budgets and forecasts

• Maintain budgets and forecasts in Adaptive by using information from contracts, business units and historical trends.
• Review and compile capital requests for respective areas

Ongoing duties

• Provide finance approval on invoices, as appropriate
• Interact with designated representatives of business units and communicate all relevant information to Supervisor