Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
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Job Description
Position Summary:
This individual will be primarily responsible for,
- Leading the Revenue month-end close and related reporting and analysis,
- Ensuring all accounting activity is properly documented and in accordance with SOX controls and internal policy,
- Performing technical accounting research on ad hoc issues,
- Documenting and continuously improving processes.
- Ad hoc travel between DNAP offices may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, analyze, and/or record Revenue Accounting entries to the general ledger (G/L) for month-end closing. This will include recording of revenue, contra revenue, deferred revenue, and complex billing, accounting, and reporting issues.
- Prepare and ensure all documentation for G/L entries meets company policy and SOX compliance and is properly maintained.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure G/L information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable. Ensure all relevant account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed monthly.
- Assist with internal and external audit work, including coordinating the Revenue Accounting request list and SOX testing with the auditors.
- Prepare, edit and update documentation for the DNAP Revenue accounting and compliance process manual.
- Learn the functionality of the Revenue billing systems, SAP and the affiliate/ad sales revenue process.
- Apply knowledge of the fundamental tasks in order to continuously recommend and implement process improvements.
- Lead cross department meetings, prepare agendas, schedule meetings, document and track action items. Escalate issues as appropriate. Own issues and drive issue resolution.
- Perform special or routine projects or duties as assigned.
- Effectively and independently manage deadlines and multiple and conflicting priorities.
- Prepare info for DNI quarterly SEC reporting templates.
- Demonstrate full ownership and completion of tasks.
- Work closely and collaboratively with revenue team and other teams.
- Work effectively with the DNAP AR team. Help create a culture of open communication and information transparency.
Requirements:
- CA Qualified or CA Inter.
- More than 2 years of accounting and reporting experience.
- Preferred understanding of US GAAP for revenue recognition
- Experience with enterprise information systems, SAP a strong plus and preferred.
- Knowledge of media / entertainment industry preferred.
- Superior ability to organize, analyze and concisely present oral and written communication.
- Experience with international accounting and foreign currency transactions a strong plus.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, Excel in particular.
- High integrity individual. Critical thinker and extremely detail-oriented.
- Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others.
- Legal right to work in India with English language fluency.
About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Some Important Details
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
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