Director, Accounting

Cineverse • Los Angeles, NY

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About The Position

The Director, Accounting will lead the accounting function across multiple revenue‑generating entities, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial controls, and timely, accurate reporting. This role requires a proactive, highly organized leader who can anticipate issues, drive solutions, and elevate the accounting function as the business scales. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, proven experience managing complex revenue environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, revenue accounting, operational accounting, and management reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and drive process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret and resolve complex issues.
• Experience with NetSuite required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong collaborative mindset.
• High integrity, strong work ethic, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in publicly held media, entertainment, or ad‑tech companies strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle general ledger, with a strong emphasis on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and related sub-ledgers.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and operational best practices to support a high‑growth environment.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and variance analyses for the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Oversee preparation of management reporting packages, including ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure accurate customer invoicing, revenue tracking, and timely collection of receivables.
• Lead the weekly cash collections forecasting process and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain and enhance revenue‑related systems, processes, and controls.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Maintain SOX related controls and ensure compliance with all documented process narratives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen the control environment and streamline operations.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support company initiatives and financial planning.
• Drive enhancements to financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) and support implementation of new tools or modules.
• Lead special projects as assigned, including integration efforts, system upgrades, and process redesigns.

What This Job Offers

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