Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Paramount•New York, NY

About The Position

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the primary operational and technical lead under the Director, overseeing day to day close activities, supervising the Budapest team, and owning complex recurring analysis and high profile areas such as Board of Director Reporting and cash flow. Report to Director, Corporate Accounting in New York, with a dotted line to VP Controller, Corporate Accounting in New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA and/or Big 4 experience
8+ years relevant accounting work experience
Strong and up-to-date accounting knowledge (US GAAP) and understanding of general accounting principles, concepts, and processes to be able to form a viewpoint on accounting and process matters
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS SharePoint)
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle a plus

Nice To Haves

Proactive approach to challenges and issue resolutions, and the ability to take action, follow through and complete tasks on time
Strong team player with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and organized with strong time and task management skills
Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight
Structured thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to execute against individual goals and deadlines
Ability to influence and skillfully communicate with others to drive work forward

Responsibilities

Provide oversight, coaching and performance management for Budapest Senior Expert and Senior Analyst and ensure timely accurate completion of close activities
Act as primary escalation point for close issues, judgmental items and Budapest related concerns
Own and review Board of Directors-related accounting, including deferred compensation MTM, interest, dividends, accruals
Coordinate Board related reporting including 1099 support and quarterly statements
Compile corporate jet personal use data for W2 and proxy reporting
Maintain schedules for other corporate matters and transaction costs
Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L cause of change analysis
Prepare “over/ under” schedules for reporting
Own corporate cash flow preparation and submission, including detailed analysis
Review lease accounting prepared by Budapest including Lease Accelerator data, contract accuracy and disclosures
Coordinate SOX testing and external audit support activities