Summer Intern, Finance

Studio Distribution Services • Universal City, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. We are the leading distributor for the entertainment industry, responsible for the Sales, Retail Marketing and Supply Chain of home entertainment products for both studios. We manage sales and distribution of new release and library content of both film and television for a wide range of famous labels, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, Focus Features, HBO, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination Entertainment. A trusted steward for our studio partners and retail accounts, we lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and bold innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and we embrace diverse backgrounds and creative thinking. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in Bentonville, AR, and Toronto, Canada. Joining the SDS team comes with all the perks you’d expect from Warner Bros. and Universal, like access to incredible content, a hybrid work schedule observing core hours (normally 3 days in the office & 2 days remote), paid vacation, robust healthcare benefits, ability to contribute to a 401K on day one with up to 6% matching, training & development and more. A few particulars about this internship: · The hourly rate is $20/hour. · This full-time internship is a hybrid role with the expectation of being in the office Tuesday – Thursday. · Our ideal applicant is an undergraduate student with at least one year of university completed. This Intern role will actively support the Controllership team with various month-end close accounting tasks and quarterly balance sheet review and learn the fundamentals of cash forecasting to generate analysis of historical and current data to identify trends.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Proficient in Excel (financial modeling skills a plus)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly summarize and communicate findings
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable presenting ideas and concepts to varying senior levels
• Experience in cultivating relationships both internally and externally
• Strong business acumen
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Integrity - be truthful in all interactions and treat others with respect
• Ownership - take responsibility and be entrepreneurial
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Results Oriented - find a way to deliver against goals and objectives
• Assertiveness - high level of focus and energy, promptness, and preparation
• Accuracy - strong attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent tasks

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process including assisting with monthly journal entries
• Assist with Quarterly Balance Sheet Review
• Provide financial analysis related to historical and current data
• Gain exposure to the external audit process
• Assist with various ad hoc projects as needed
• With guidance from the team, explore and apply AI tools relevant to the role, integrating AI to enhance efficiency and reimagine the way we work

Benefits

• access to incredible content
• a hybrid work schedule observing core hours (normally 3 days in the office & 2 days remote)
• paid vacation
• robust healthcare benefits
• ability to contribute to a 401K on day one with up to 6% matching
• training & development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern