Coordinator, Theatrical Finance

Lionsgate • Santa Monica, CA

9d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lionsgate Theatrical Distribution department is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to support Accounts Receivable functions for Lionsgate Theatrical releases in the domestic U.S. market. The candidate will work closely with the Theatrical Sales department to facilitate the release of content to theaters, invoice circuits, and apply payments. This role offers a tremendous learning opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter, with exposure to many aspects of the theatrical release cycle and theaters across the country.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office suite, with advanced experience in MS Excel (Ex. Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, IF statements, SUMIFS)
• Experience working with large datasets, including data validation, cleansing, reconciliation, and analysis
• Familiarity with SQL queries and relational database management programs
• A minimum of two years of experience in Accounts Receivable, or Collections
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Accounting, with coursework in Media, Entertainment, or equivalent
• Successful candidate must be analytical, highly motivated, detail-oriented, resourceful, and an organized multi-tasker, with confident and professional communication skills, and a strong interest in business process improvements and emerging technologies

Nice To Haves

• Prior industry experience is preferable, with a passionate interest in Film, Entertainment, Media and Box Office.

Responsibilities

• Invoice and collect film rental and related revenue from Theater Circuits in the U.S. market.
• Apply film rent payments from Theater Owners and Circuits.
• Audit and process box office reports.
• Reconcile trial balances, audit payment terms and revenue calculations.
• Review and report account status and payment information for each account to Sales team weekly.
• Review and recommend credit status changes.
• Audit and process credit refunds, as needed.
• Strategize and execute collection initiatives and holds for upcoming theatrical releases.
• Complete all necessary payment applications and reconciliation for month-end reporting.
• Database queries and ad hoc reports.
• Assist with software upgrades, implementations, testing, and documentation.

Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level