Sr. Manager, Financial Contract Administration

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

5d•$110,000 - $130,000•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 implementation of scalable technology solutions. This leader identifies and resolves workflow inefficiencies, strengthens reporting controls, and develops approaches to improve accuracy, processing capacity, and team effectiveness. As a member of the Financial Contract Administration team, the role provides leadership, strategic insight, and functional expertise to improve productivity, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement across FCAR. A strong understanding of participation and residual agreements, contract interpretation, and related calculations is preferred. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from the office at least four days per week. The company reserves the right to change in-office requirements. The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits. Salary range is $110,000–$130,000 per year and is bonus eligible.

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 as they arise.
Innovative orientation.
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 contract analysts and setup professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement for theatrical and DWA television participations.
Establish team priorities, workload-management strategies, and performance expectations to support timely and accurate contract setup and reporting.
Oversee, organize, schedule, and expedite statement setup and participation reporting in PARIS.
Manage the Risk Assessment Project (RAP), a contract conversion and remediation initiative to migrate legacy reporting into PARIS.
Assist with special projects and release-to-market reporting, including theatrical, home video, and television reporting, as needed.
Serve as liaison between Financial Contract Administration and Financial Contract Reporting.
Partner with FCAR leadership to resolve complex reporting issues, implement enhancements, and improve reporting controls.
Create and communicate project success metrics and analyze department efficiency.
Support process-improvement initiatives and ensure new processes are aligned with and compliant with stakeholders, including legal affairs, business affairs, tax, IT, AP, and FCAR.