US-CA Culver City, SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, Sony Pictures Entertainment 0801
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Position: Senior Financial Analyst
Date: February 28, 2007
JOB #0801
Location: Culver City, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Senior Financial Analyst

Sony Pictures Television – Domestic Television

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment products, services and technology. Our global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisitions and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in over 67 countries.
The Senior Analyst will have various month-end close responsibilities and be accountable for reading, understanding and tracking development deals and preparation of a monthly Executive development report.
 
ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Obtain understanding of the development process of the TV business.  This includes understanding development projects and overall term deal contracts, how they inter-relate and their financial statement impact.
* Prepare for review and post development related accounting entries.  Track and adjust financial statement accruals.
* Assist in the maintenance and preparation of the monthly Creative and Development Report for SPT division including detailed spreadsheet maintenance.
* Track and forecast all costs and disbursements relating to term deals and development projects including check request coding.
* Track and forecast all recoupments relating to term deals via allocation authorizations from business affairs, staying abreast of production slates, loan out of term deal producers, and the impact of any early disposition of term deals
* Gather appropriate supporting documents to allow network billing and ensure that the billing department does so accurately and timely.
* Monitor cash disbursements relating to term deals and development projects
* Review check requests including payment set up calculations on overall term deals, all payments pertaining to development projects
* Work with contract administration, business affairs and TV finance to obtain, as well as supply information

REQUIREMENTS:

* A four year accounting/finance degree required
* A minimum of three plus years public and/or private accounting/finance experience required
* Entertainment experience preferred
* SAP experience a plus
* Strong MS Excel and computer system skills
* Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
* Accounting / GAAP knowledge
* Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion
* Ability to quickly grasp new concepts
* Detail-oriented; strong organizational and analytical skills
* Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

As a global leader in creativity and innovation, Sony Pictures Entertainment draws upon the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our workforce for continued success. Our respect for employee differences and focus on employee development encourages a progressive and rewarding work environment. In addition, SPE offers excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, 10 paid holidays, plus much more.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION: 

To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications as described above and forward your resume online at www.sonypicturesjobs.com under Req#7734.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an EE/AA/E. No telephone calls please.