Finance and Accounting - Associate

This is a Full Time Job

The Associate will collaborate with multiple departments at CAA, overseeing all financial activities. This includes conducting quarterly and annual analyses of revenues and operating expenses across several of CAA's core agency divisions. The role includes development of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting, as well as the preparation of quarterly actual vs. budget variance analysis, financial metrics, and ad hoc analysis as directed. The Associate will also work closely with the leadership of their designated departments. Note that this is a hybrid role which requires three days of in-person office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

The Associate position is structured as a 2-3 year commitment. High performers who demonstrate exceptional work may have the opportunity to pursue advancement, subject to business needs.

Responsibilities
• Cultivate relationships within the assigned divisions to build a robust communication network
• Become the go-to financial resource for Division leadership, Agents, Executives, and their staff
• Stay abreast of industry trends and client activity
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan and revised forecasts by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger, contract management system, industry research, and Division contacts
• Create an annual operating review for department leaders by analyzing industry trends, client insights, divisional financial data, and outlining departmental priorities
• Prepare quarterly P&L actual vs. budget reports for Division and Finance leadership and evaluate variances
• Development of Long-Range Plan for assigned divisions
• Track financial metrics to spot trends and communicate performance to management
• Respond to Management questions through research and analysis
• Provide management reports and analysis as requested
• Identify and complete system and process improvement projects

Qualifications
• BS or BA required with a major in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative discipline preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years in FP&A, investment banking, or other positions involving detailed financial modeling required
• Self-motivated with an ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment, with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity
• Strong attention to detail
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and thriving under pressure Ability to present information at the executive levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Power BI a plus
• Entertainment industry experience a plus

Location

This role will be hybrid, based in Los Angeles.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $90,000 - $120,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the ''Company'') is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.