US-CA Culver City, DIRECTOR, FINANCE, Sony Pictures Entertainment 0771
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Position: Director, Finance
Date: October 3, 2006
JOB #0771
Location: Culver City, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:  Director, Finance (REQ. # 7345)

This position is accountable for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for SPE's International Home Entertainment consolidation group. This group consolidates and reports the results of SPE's non-US Home Entertainment operations, both owned and Licensed.

Detailed Responsibilities:

-Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the month-end accounting close for International Home Entertainment, including the timely consolidation of all non-US locations,

-Provide all reporting for SPE Corporate on a monthly basis for consolidated International Home Entertainment

-Provide both standard and ad hoc reporting/analysis of results for Senior and Operating Divisional management

-Liaise with non-US based Finance Directors to facilitate global consolidation in compliance with US GAAP

-Work with outside auditors during quarterly and annual reviews of results

-Oversee documentation, testing and establishment of compensating Home Office controls and necessary remediation of SARBOX controls in the Home Office

-Liaise with various IT support organizations in support of departmental objectives

-Liaise with other divisional representatives in support of overall SPE strategy goals and objectives

-Provide reporting to third parties and other internal groups as necessary.

-Manage department team of approximately 5, including staff development, and coordinate with Licensing Accounting and Budget/Forecast groups in the Home Office

Requirements / Skills:

-BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required

-A minimum of 8+ years public and/or private accounting experience required

-CPA required

-International consolidation strongly preferred, not required

-Entertainment experience preferred, not required.

Skills:

-Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects

-Ability to actively lead and develop a team of professionals

-Ability to develop and action tactical approaches supporting both Organizational and Divisional strategic objectives

-Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion

-Strong communication and organizational skills

-Strong inter-personal skills with individuals at all organizational levels

-Detail oriented

-Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, a must

-SAP experience preferred, not required

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, please forward your resume online at www.sonypicturesjobs.com

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