Accounting Director - Wholesale and Films

About the role

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films.

The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Director - Wholesale and Films to join our Accounting team in our New York, NY location.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise a team consisting of an Accounting Manager and 2 Senior Accountants
• Implement and manage a scalable Content Licensing revenue process which leverages subledgers such as Filmtrack and Oracle AR to automate revenue recognition and AR management.
• Primary Accounting point of contact for the wholesale business, Sales and Finance teams. Provides guidance on contracts and revenue inquiries.
• Lead month end close calls to ensure that financial statements are accurate and complete. Research variances to forecast and guide Finance team on Accounting related adjustments.
• Responsible for Home Video revenue, COGS and Inventory. Ensure business is aware of anomalies in the distribution partner reporting and transactions are correctly accounted for each month.
• Accounting for several revenue streams: Feature Film, Theatrical, Home Video Distribution and Digital Sales including contract reviews, ASC 606 revenue recognition, receivables, billing, film and series content advances and amortization, and cash forecasting
• Lead and manage the entire period-end financial close process for wholesale revenues (fiscal month, quarter, and year-end), liaising with Tax, Financial Reporting and FP&A teams as needed
• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting treatment of all transactions under US GAAP, including day-to-day transactions as well as complex, non-recurring transactions
• Review various period-end account reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare and/or review various analyses to identify unusual activity and ensure transactions are properly accounted for, including account variance analyses, balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses, etc.
• Facilitate with the quarterly and annual AMC SEC filings by ensuring the Financial Reporting and Tax teams receive timely and accurate information from our wholesale distribution business
• Responsible for the residual and royalty liability in conjunction with the Royalty department
• Facilitate with the quarterly review and annual audit process. Ensure timely and accurate information flow between the accounting team, external auditors, and Internal Audit
• Ownership of all SOX key controls related to Wholesale Revenues

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with 3+ years' experience managing an Accounting team
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX required
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and multi-task responsibilities both individually and for the team
• Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) and interpersonal skills; strong writing skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners
• Media and Entertainment industry experience preferred

Pay and benefits

The base compensation for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.