Manager, Accounting - Paramount Media Networks

This is a Full Time Job

Paramount Global is in search of an Accounting Manager who will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting and reporting of Paramount Media Networks transactions pertaining to Content & Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct month-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries for designated programming areas such as acquired programming, participations, residuals, and overhead capitalization.
• Prepare relevant schedules and commentary for Content & Marketing for balance sheets and cause of change packages.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly Content & Marketing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Compile quarterly programming disclosures and roll-forward schedules.
• Present quarterly programming reviews of acquired content assets and amortization to Content Finance teams.
• Provide support for acquired programming contract interpretation and review roll-forward of programming assets and liabilities prepared by the GBS team.
• Review and post standard monthly journal entries received from Content Finance teams.
• Collaborate directly with finance and operational teams within the Content & Marketing functions.
• Coordinate with the GBS organization on transactions and processes impacting Content & Marketing.
• Assist with transitioning processes to the Controller's Group and optimizing efficiencies across tasks.
• Support ad-hoc management requests and projects to enhance and streamline processes, including production and programming enhancements, participations and residuals processes, and audit requests.
• Ensure the implementation and functioning of relevant key controls in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.
• Manage and develop one senior accountant and one rotational analyst.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 6 years of accounting and relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles, concepts, and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Additional Qualifications:

• Team player with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at different organizational levels.
• Prior Big 4 or public accounting experience a plus
• Masters degree in accounting a plus
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to follow through on initiatives.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• CPA (or equivalent) certification is a plus.
• Prior experience in entertainment and media industries is a plus.
• Experience with HFM, Longview, and SAP is highly desirable.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 - 120,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

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