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Senior Accountant, Original Content
Netflix
Beverly Hills, CA, United States
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THE OPPORTUNITY
As Netflix continues to transform the entertainment industry with an explosion of original content on a global scale, we need plenty of support from top-tier financial professionals to manage the growth. Servicing hit shows such as Stranger Things, The Crown,House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, our Originals Accounting team is an integral part of the content initiative. We are actively involved in the acquisition of localized international originals and are quickly identifying market opportunities in international territories for our growing international subscriber base. This opportunity will support this growing initiative as we aim to create localized originals that will please our subscriber base around the world.
QUALITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Accounting smarts and a solid foundation - we'd like you to have 4+ years of experience(Big 4 / public accounting is a plus) backed by a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance.
• Industry experience - knowledge of TV and film industry accounting will be a huge plus as we continue to change the entertainment industry and adapt industry standards to our business model.
• International experience with Tax, Treasury, or FX is also a plus since this position will be focused on supporting our International Originals initiative and dealing with these types of issues everyday.
• Solving problems via automation - enthusiasm for building systems is a must since we constantly strive to streamline workflows, use automated metrics to drive our analyses, and make updates to existing systems where necessary.
• Curiosity and passion - constantly ask key questions, challenge the status quo, make changes to improve processes, and never settle for ‘good enough’; a passion for our business, along with embracing our unique company culture.
• Attention to detail and love for Excel / Google Sheets - we pride ourselves on checking important numbers, producing high quality work, and using spreadsheets to solve problems; we like our teammates to love Excel pivot tables and be unphased by large data sets.
• The ability to embed with fast-paced business units and build outstanding cross-functional partnerships with teams in different locations.
MORE DETAILS / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Based in our Hollywood, CA office, reporting to the Manager, Original Content Accounting.
• Cross functional support for Production Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, and Content Planning and Analysis.
• Account for streaming content library contract assets, liabilities, amortization/impairment, commitments, film assets (capitalization), and expenses (amortization).
• Interpret contractual language and application under our existing accounting policies; proactively identify accounting complexities.
• Review accounting methodologies such as capitalization, amortization, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare metrics and analysis in support of various original content accounting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly contractual commitments.
• Drive monthly accounting close process and ensure compliance with SOX.
As Netflix continues its original content expansion, the accounting and operational complexities are also growing. We face new challenges on a daily basis, with no plan to slow down in sight!