Director – Financial Contract Reporting

Company Description

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Job Description

The Team

The Finance Director will be part of the Financial Contract Reporting Group in NBCU’s Film Finance Organization

The Role

The Financial Contract Reporting Group compiles, analyzes, and evaluates financial information coming through from various sources to the Participations reporting system (PARIS) and prepares/distributes participation accounting statements and payments in compliance with contractual agreements and deadlines. 

The successful candidate will gain knowledge of all aspects of reporting and perform work that can range from highly complex to highly administrative.  This individual will initially focus on gaining expertise in the Television Reporting Group; however, as the group evolves, the individual will gain expertise in Theatrical and Home Video accountings to provide additional leadership and departmental capacity.  This individual will also seek to find new efficiencies in department processes and procedures and integrate new available technology to the reporting process.   As a Director, this role will be responsible for ensuring statements and payments are completed within contractual deadlines while mitigating risk, enhancing productivity, and improving accountability, and talent development.  Primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead, Drive and Manage all aspects of Participation Statement Reporting from the analysis and calculation all the way through cash pacing, payment, and statement delivery.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team comprised of managers, analysts, and clerks.
• Review statements prior to issuance to ensure contractual compliance and data integrity along with approving payments to the contractual party within contractual deadlines.
• Interface with internal finance, disbursement groups and legal teams to address potential data, payment and contractual discrepancies including vendor set up and change management.
• Manage the process for any special payments such as Audit Settlements, Advances, and Bonuses.
• Learn and evaluate the current reporting process to ascertain efficiency and work with Financial Contract Administration, Data Staging and the Process Analytics Team to improve process efficiency while maintaining controls.
• Maintain open communication with other areas of FCAR such as Residuals, PARIS IT and Theatrical reporting to ensure any information that may impact Television participations is shared and communicated to the various stakeholders.
• Provide support and research related to third party audits and litigation.  Communicate with external Legal and/or Financial Management firms on contractual or statement questions and issues.
• Assist with Special Projects as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Background with at least 4 years of participations, accounting, or finance experience in the entertainment industry.
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to effectively communicate and lead a team is essential for success in this role.
• Solid knowledge of Excel and SAP, PARIS experience preferred.
• Experience in working with IT in developing system enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, external customers, and internal stakeholders.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

Desired Characteristics:  

• Excellent verbal and written