Manager, Content Accounting- Animation

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $210,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
Have you ever wondered how we assess and decide how we account for content in our financial statements? Are you curious, invested in, and looking to contribute to automated workflows for Accounting? Do you enjoy reviewing and analyzing large amounts of data that are used in critical business decisions? If yes, we are looking for you to join other stunning colleagues in Los Angeles who share a passion to continue to build expertise in streamed content accounting.
This role provides you the chance to join a team that is committed to transforming and redefining the perception of what entertainment is and how it can be enjoyed through the Netflix service. As Netflix continues its content expansion, the accounting and operational complexities are also growing. We're facing new challenges, and we're having plenty of fun. Come be a part of it and help make a positive impact!
This role is based in our Hollywood office and reports to the Senior Manager of Content Accounting.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated people leadership: you’ve hired, developed, coached, and inspired high-performing teams.
• Deeply analytical with extreme attention to detail: you’re fluent in Excel (pivot tables, large data sets, complex formulas) and comfortable using data to reconcile, investigate, and explain results.
• Proven track record of building and scaling accounting systems and processes, and of rethinking existing ones to make them simpler, faster, and more accurate.
• Hands-on experience with complex contract review (e.g., revenue, leases, or similar), including data entry, analysis, research, and other problem-solving work.
• Naturally curious and improvement-obsessed: you ask sharp questions, challenge the status quo, and push work from “good” to “great”.
• Exceptional communicator who builds trust and alignment across functions and is comfortable giving and receiving candid, direct feedback.
• Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys operating in a fast-changing environment across content, finance, and accounting topics.
• Strong alignment with the Netflix Culture Memo and our long-term, values-driven approach to building the business.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accountants and senior accountants, driving operational excellence and growth.
• Be part of the management team responsible for the financial integrity of the company's content commitments, assets (capitalization), liabilities (payments), and expenses (amortization).
• Lead a timely and accurate financial close process, review close deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, commitments, disclosures, etc.), and summarize financial results for management reporting.
• Management and accounting (in proprietary systems) of content license contracts and understanding the full cost of each produced title, with a focus on ensuring appropriate accounting by researching guidance.
• Analyze content agreements and transactions (e.g. licensing contracts, talent deals, etc.), to interpret contractual terms and understand the application of our accounting policies.
• Drive innovation and scale manual processes across the accounting organization.
• Manage strong cross-functional relationships with teams outside of Content Accounting, including those across the Production Finance, Legal, FP&A, and Content Acquisition organizations.

Benefits

• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• We also offer paid leave of absence programs.
• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees