Director, Finance
About The Position
Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Director, Finance. This person is responsible for overall monitoring of quarter closes to ensure timely SEC report filing and successful review/audit by our outside auditor. Position has direct reports. This person is also a key leader on finance and accounting projects for senior management. These projects may include M&A activities, due diligence and integration activities, capital and debt offerings, finance and accounting process improvement projects, financial system development and implementation. This person will also be a key leader for system implementation accounting, advising and providing system process and set-up guidance on complex transactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 10+ years of total relevant work experience
- Systems design and implementation experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and adhere to deadlines with a positive and professional attitude
- Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal personnel, departments outside of accounting, and executive level personnel. Position gives exposure to CFO, CAO, and other company executives
- Strong writing and analytical skills, high level attention to detail
- Ability to self-motivate, be proactive and function independently
- Strong organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize under tight deadlines
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Very strong Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA license desired
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Public Accounting experience desired
Responsibilities
- Responsible for chart of accounts structure including title code controls
- Oversee accounting for various joint ventures and subsidiaries with individual reporting requirements
- Assist with acquisition accounting and integration.
- Directly responsible for intercompany accounts, eliminations and royalties
- Assist Financial Planning and Analysis and Tax Department with information requests Directly responsible for recording of non-individual film forecast participations and residuals liability / expense
- Signatory on majority of company bank accounts
Benefits
- Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
