Financial Analyst, Residuals

Lionsgate; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Work/Life Balance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Lionsgate is seeking a Financial Analyst in Santa Monica to ensure residuals are set up and paid in compliance with guild agreements. You will interpret union agreements, gather documentation, verify proration calculations, and prepare residual estimates for quarterly reporting.

The role involves auditing, ad-hoc analyses, and collaborating with production, business affairs, legal, and accounting teams to communicate effectively across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.
• Attentive to detail and keen judgement to make sound decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average organization skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict contractual deadlines.
• Ability to work pro-actively and autonomously in the role, but also as a team player within the residuals group.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, set-up, and report residuals accurately in a timely manner and collaborate with the rest of team as needed.
• Liaise with payroll companies, business units, and various guilds to gather proper documentation for set-up purposes.
• Test and implement process improvements, efficiency, and standardization.
• Assist in gathering documents for various audits.
• Interpret and assess contracts for residual subject-related matter.
• Responsible for special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Proactive/autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The primary focus of this position is to ensure residuals are setup and paid in compliance with applicable guild agreements. Responsibilities for this position include interpreting union agreements, collecting documentation for residual setup purposes, confirming receipt and accuracy of proration calculations, preparing residual estimates, and processing residual quarterly reporting.

Position may also assist with audit, special projects and ad-hoc analysis, as assigned. Duties may include gathering documentation, reviewing contracts and accounting records, and conducting various analyses, as required.

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the production, business affairs, legal, and accounting departments, so it is important that the candidate can communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, set-up, and report residuals accurately in a timely manner and collaborate with the rest of team as needed


• Liaise with payroll companies, business units, and various guilds to gather proper documentation for set-up purposes


• Test and implement process improvements, efficiency, and standardization


• Assist in gathering documents for various audits


• Interpret and assess contracts for residual subject-related matter


• Responsible for special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration


• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel


• Attentive to detail and keen judgement to make sound decisions


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Above average organization skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict contractual deadlines


• Ability to work pro-actively and autonomously in the role, but also as a team player within the residuals group

Nice to Haves

• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or residuals is a plus


• Basic knowledge of union agreements (i.e. SAG, WGA, DGA, AFM, IATSE, British PACT Equity, MEAA, ACTRA/UBCP)

Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental


• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day


• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$70,000 - $75,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.