Senior Financial Analyst

Position : Senior Financial Analyst
Location : Glendale California Remote
Direct Client Requirement

Description:
The Financial Accounting Analyst (FAA) will be responsible for production and distribution accounting and reporting. The FAA will be involved in the quarter close and year-end close processes including but not limited to the analysis of production costs, distribution revenue, and overhead expenses, balance sheet reconciliations, and the preparation of client Financial Reporting deliverables. In addition, the FAA will work with our Finance counterparts to help ensure that all financial statements are in accordance with US GAAP and to provide accounting support, where needed.
This role will also work closely with other internal divisions, including Corporate Controllership, Treasury, and Tax.
Review and analyze financial statements for client production and distribution business units in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial statements
Prepare financial statements and variance analysis on a quarterly basis for balance sheet and income statement
Prepare key quarterly and year-end financial reporting deliverables including margin analysis and footnote disclosures
Perform Production billings, AR aging and tracking receipts.
Liaison between Production Finance and Corp Treasury and Banking services for client cash transactions.
Prepare various account reconciliations:
Accounts Receivable
Prepaid Assets
Film Inventory
Accounts Payable
Manage various ad-hoc reporting and projects for Senior Management
Prepare and submit requests related to SOX compliance, tax, and quarter/year-end financial audits
Establish an environment of continuous improvement to identify, develop and implement process changes to increase accuracy of our financial records or forecast, and efficiency of our processes

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting
1-2 years accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to succeed in a team environment
Customer-service oriented
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
Excellent organization skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to analyze and resolve issues from multiple stakeholders
Preferred Education: CPA or CPA candidate preferred