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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview and Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for effective financial and strategic planning support and analysis of the division's business segments as well as special projects as called upon by management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare all journal entries related to Aviation; including accruals, recharges, allocation of administrative costs
• Prepare monthly financial reports; providing detailed analysis of actual financial activity compared to the annual budget and latest estimate
• Prepare the annual budget and quarterly estimates; including a thorough review and analysis of supporting financial documentation
• Maintain the Aviation database which retains details from all flight logs by plane
• Reconcile balances to the general ledger
• Prepare quarterly/annual requests for insurance, tax and audit (internal and external)
• Perform various special projects in all areas as requested by management
• Ability to work with other departments/divisions to acquire data for Planning
• Work closely with our operations staff to ensure proper Planning and Accounting for Aviation
• Capital Acquisition/Disposal forms initial review

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 4-5 years accounting experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong (and current) technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Intermediate-Advanced skills in Excel
• Proficiency in MS Access; including data entry and table maintenance
• Knowledge of financial analysis, accounting procedures and reporting
• Must be willing to work 10 – 12 hour days during monthly close period to meet deadlines
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, and the soft personal skills needed to collect accurate information from a wide network of people in a timely manner
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
• Proven ability to perform detailed research and to provide solution driven results
• Ability to work autonomously
• Previous experience with Hyperion (Essbase/Smartview), Oracle and SAP preferred
• Experience in Media and Entertainment Industry preferred

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 85,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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