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Director Finance - Audit and Compliance
Paramount Pictures
Hollywood, CA, United States
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Overview and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for overseeing the intake process of third-party audits of Paramount (e.g., by participants) and the coordination on behalf of Paramount for audits of third parties (e.g. customers and vendors). This role will monitor each audit’s progression through the various fieldwork phases, as well as research and address problems, challenges, and identify potential opportunities and system solutions to improve processes related to all areas of each incoming and outgoing audit. The Director-Audit &Compliance will review the audit rights, identify key contract points, analyze audit results, provide claim support and generally give feedback on any issues identified with the flow of financial data through multiple systems over the course of the audit lifecycle.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Act as the central point of contact for the audits, assisting with the management of audit requests, coordination, and scheduling.
• Monitor progress in audit management tool and prepare overall status reports and updates for Paramount management.
• Plan and monitor progress throughout project lifecycles, working closely with all team members to promote cycle-time reduction and streamlined internal processes.
• Review key contractual aspects impacting the statement (e.g., breakeven analysis) and liaise between Paramount Contract Accounting and the WW Compliance Data Support Team.
• Determine audit scope as allowed by contract and compare with auditor requests and advise Paramount management accordingly.
• Identify and help to resolve potential recurring audit questions, including giving feedback to Paramount accounting groups to improve and adjust processes as needed.
• Review audit claims and perform analysis to support Paramount management in the settlement of audits.
• Coordinate with Paramount Legal and Contract Accounting on scheduling and/or preparation for settlement and litigation meetings; attend meetings as needed.
• Working independently to coordinate and communicate third-party audit activities across the relevant PPC divisions, liaising with senior management throughout PPC and representing the SVP – Finance and VP – Finance as necessary.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly status reports for business units, PPC management, and Viacom management.
• Supervise internal and external resources, who are performing project work.
• Perform various projects such as research, special projects (e.g., litigation support), and other analyses as needed.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• 14+ years audit and project management and team lead experience required
• Experience with contracts and contract compliance audits
• Public accounting or consulting background (preferably with the Big Four)
• Experience with entertainment industry participations and residuals processes required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Additional Qualifications
Desired skills/experience
• CPA, or other qualification and/or MBA preferred
• Managerial experience with problem-solving and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently within the group while working collaboratively as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization
• Prior experience with effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Eligibility requirements:
• Interested external candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have ability to travel up to 25%
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States