Growing, reputable entertainment company in Los Angeles is looking for a sharp individual to oversee the accounting policies and systems for the company and assist in developing the capability to produce quality accounting and financial information. The position is responsible for the preparation of the company's financial statements and comparison of actual to budget and forecast, preparing cash and P&L forecasts and related variance analysis. The Manager will ensure that the accounting underlying the reports is accurate, in accordance with GAAP, and done on a timely basis.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare financial statements and related variance analysis of actuals to budget and forecast
Prepare quarterly and year end corporate reporting requirements
Prepare cash and P&L forecasts
Create and maintain ultimates and amortization entries
Manage a staff of three and all accounting functions, including cash management, payables, receivables and revenue, fixed asset management
Management reporting, including staff costs vs. budget, other areas as required
Review and approve of journal entries
Assist in setting accounting policies and procedures
Potentially report and analyze development and term deal activities
Ad hoc projects as required
Job Qualifications:
CPA, preferably from a big 4 accounting firm and with at least 3 years post certification experience in a corporate reporting and accounting environment
