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Mgr - Accounting
AMC Networks
New York, NY, United States
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TITLE: MANAGER, ACCOUNTING
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Responsible for overall accounting for certain AMC National Network entities, which include AMC, WEtv, SundanceTV, IFC, and BBC AMERICA, as well as AMC Networks Global, with a primary focus in the area of revenue recognition and program rights, which includes film and owned / licensed original productions. Responsible for interaction with operations, finance, legal, tax and third parties to ensure complete understanding of complex nature of the relationships and the appropriate accounting for these transactions, of which some may include various foreign currencies. Responsible for preparation of monthly journal entries, including accounting for programming content, as well as balance sheet and income statement account analysis.
Responsible for review of journal entries and account analysis prepared by senior accountants.
Responsible for tracking of intercompany activities with other AMC Networks entities.
Review Payment Authorization and Control Forms ("PAC") and Wire requests to ensure proper general ledger coding, proper approval levels and adequacy of the supporting documentation.
Responsible for preparation of quarterly reporting package schedules for internal and external reporting purposes.
Responsible for preparing statutory financials and compliance reporting as necessary.
Meet with internal and external auditors and provide requested support as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze the monthly results and variance reporting to management. Necessitates a high level of understanding of the operation of the business units to which the candidate is assigned, through continual communication with superiors, business unit department heads, business analysts, and managing director(s); this understanding reflected in comprehensive and meaningful budget and forecast vs. actual analysis
• Review contracts related to program rights and revenue and evaluate for appropriate accounting treatment
• Maintenance and review of complete, up to date balance sheet and income statement analysis for all general ledger accounts
• Evaluate and identify areas of potential exposure and internal control weakness
• Responsible for review and completion of quarterly reporting packages
• Responsible for review and completion of regulatory, and financial information for SEC annual and quarterly compliance reporting, including consolidations with supporting schedules and audit reports
• Prepare journal entries and review and approve general ledger journal entries of staff
• Review and approve PAC forms, purchase requisitions and wires (business unit approval, coding, proper backup)
• Special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Management Skills
• Excellent training and motivational techniques
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Advanced accounting and analytical abilities
• Effective project and time management skills
• Ability to work well and excel under tight deadlines and periods of high volume
• Understanding of the Company’s culture
• Ability to establish effective interdepartmental relations
• Ability to establish relationships with business partners including internal and external auditors
2. Technical/Functional Competencies
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years in public accounting
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory role
• CPA strongly desired
• Very strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi task and follow up
3. Key Experiences/Achievements
• Must have shown upward mobility in prior work experience(s)
• Must have strong academic credentials
• CPA strongly desired
• Must be proficient in Excel and possess knowledge of automated environments
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting strongly desired
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.