What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Content Accounting position at Tubi?
About the Role:
We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Content Accounting for advanced budgeting, forecasting and tracking of content contracts. The position will support the Finance team and report to Tubi’s Director of Content Accounting. In addition, you will work closely with the Content Acquisition Team, Legal/Business Affairs, FP&A and the Business Operations & Strategy team.
You will play an important role in a critical function that is growing rapidly and will have the opportunity to lead key initiatives in improving the Content Finance operations for a world class and fast growing technology and media streaming platform. This role requires great attention to detail, effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
We are currently in a remote to hybrid work environment, but for the long-term we would prefer this hire to be located near either San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of content and content-related transactions in accordance with industry standards and U.S. GAAP
- Track and analyze P&L and cash flow impact of licensing transactions
- Calculate and verify the accuracy of license and revenue share payments and accruals
- Forecast future licensed content commitments to assess impact on cash flow and billing
- Performing monthly variance analyses comparing expected licensed content profitability to actual
- Develop and improve internal processes for reporting performance on new and existing content licensing structures
- Partner with Legal team to review and document content license agreements and ensure that contractual obligations align with accounting policies
- Support ad-hoc and special projects including systems integration and audit
Your Background:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience
- 10 years of specific experience in content accounting, budgeting, and forecasting at a major studio, media or tech company
- CPA License required, MBA a plus
- Experience with various models of content types and accounting
- Flexibility and willingness to pivot to new priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine curiosity, keen attention to detail, and strong desire to contribute to the success of the team through data-driven analysis
- Experience with content areas outside of Filmed Entertainment (e.g., Sports, News) a plus
- Advanced Excel skills, Powerpoint a plus
- Enthusiasm for complex problem-solving through financial modeling, data analysis and other statistical modeling
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