Sr. Manager, Financial Contract Administration

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Financial Contract Administration, leads the analysis, interpretation, setup, and review of theatrical participation agreements within PARIS. The role serves as a subject matter expert in participation contract administration, reporting processes, system controls, and technology-driven transformation initiatives. It drives process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and scalable technology solutions to improve accuracy, processing capacity, and team effectiveness. As a leader on the Financial Contract Administration team, this position provides strategic insight and functional expertise, strengthens reporting controls, and supports continuous improvement across FCAR. It leads and develops contract analysts and setup professionals, oversees contract setup and participation reporting, and collaborates with FCAR leadership and stakeholders across legal affairs, business affairs, tax, IT, accounts payable, and FCAR. The role also manages a contract conversion and remediation initiative migrating legacy reporting into PARIS.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of participation, consumer products, accounting, or finance experience in the entertainment industry.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of source systems and participation systems and processes.
Experience working with IT to develop system enhancements.
Experience analyzing large amounts of data using tools such as Pivot Tables, Power BI, Power Query, or AI tools.
Proven track record of leadership and implementing and managing change.
Excellent communication skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional analytical orientation.
Solid work ethic.
Flexible mindset and ability to take on new challenges outside the job description.
Innovative orientation and proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of participation and residual agreements, contract interpretation, and related calculations.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of contract analysts and setup professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement related to Theatrical and DWA television participations.
Establish team priorities, workload management strategies, and performance expectations to ensure timely and accurate contract setup and reporting.
Oversee, organize, schedule, and expedite statement setup and review participation reporting in PARIS.
Manage the Risk Assessment Project (RAP), a contract conversion and remediation initiative intended to migrate legacy reporting into PARIS.
Assist with special projects and other release-to-market reporting, including Theatrical, Home Video, and Television, as needed.
Liaise between Financial Contract Administration and Financial Contract Reporting.
Partner with FCAR leadership to resolve complex reporting issues, implement enhancements, and improve reporting controls.
Help create and communicate project success metrics and analyze department efficiency.
Support process improvement initiatives and ensure new processes align with and comply with stakeholder requirements.