Senior Manager, Total Rewards Accounting (Temporary)

A+E Networks•New York, NY

32d•Remote

About The Position

The Finance department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business. This department oversees essential back-office functions that contribute to the company's bottom line. Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing data to support leadership decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers and spreadsheets, particularly within the entertainment industry.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting or similar
Advanced Excel skills
Accounting Experience (8-15 years)
Must be able to work independently, able to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines under strict time constraints
Must possess effective oral and written communication / interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and extremely organized
Strong work ethic & professionalism, must be able to handle confidential information
Proficient leadership and presentation skills
Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making skills, and continuous process improvement thought process
Candidate must be accountable, collaborative, creative and passionate

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
SAP ECC or S/4 Hana General ledger and subledger / SAP BPC Budget and Consolidation systems experience or financial system experience
Capabilities to utilize AI to enhance work process

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for compensation and fringe benefit expenses.
Reconcile the employee compensation budget system (PATH) with the corporate budget system (BPC).
Develop the fringe expense budget and track line items against the Plan.
Refresh estimates for retirement and health care costs based on guidance from benefits consultants and external actuaries.
Partner with the HR Total Rewards team to ensure compensation planning data is accurate and up-to-date.
Coordinate with benefits vendors and the HR Total Rewards team to ensure accurate assumptions for fringe benefit expense budgets/forecasts.
Review and post journal entries to the general ledger for monthly accruals and adjustments.
Ensure proper and timely accounting close in accordance with US GAAP.
Prepare and present monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting documents for review meetings.
Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet analysis and reconciliations.
Prepare the monthly headcount report for the financial statement package.
Compile and review information for annual audits of benefit plans and Corporate audits.
Perform ad-hoc analytics and support as requested by Accounting leadership.
Review and process all benefits-related invoices for payment.