Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

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OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the primary operational and technical lead under the Director, overseeing  day to day close activities, supervising the Budapest team, and owning complex recurring analysis and high profile areas such as Board of Director Reporting and cash flow. Report to Director, Corporate Accounting in New York, with a dotted line to VP Controller, Corporate Accounting in New York.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Provide oversight, coaching and performance management for Budapest Senior Expert and Senior Analyst and ensure timely accurate completion of close activities
•    Act as primary escalation point for close issues, judgmental items and Budapest related concerns
•    Own and review Board of Directors-related accounting, including deferred compensation MTM, interest, dividends, accruals
•    Coordinate Board related reporting including 1099 support and quarterly statements
•    Compile corporate jet personal use data for W2 and proxy reporting
•    Maintain schedules for other corporate matters and transaction costs
•    Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L cause of change analysis
•    Prepare “over/ under” schedules for reporting
•    Own corporate cash flow preparation and submission, including detailed analysis
•    Review lease accounting prepared by Budapest including Lease Accelerator data, contract accuracy and disclosures
•    Coordinate SOX testing and external audit support activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
•    CPA and/or Big 4 experience
•    8+ years relevant accounting work experience
•    Strong and up-to-date accounting knowledge (US GAAP) and understanding of general accounting principles, concepts, and processes to be able to form a viewpoint on accounting and process matters
•    Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS SharePoint)
•    Experience with ERP systems; Oracle a plus

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
•    Proactive approach to challenges and issue resolutions, and the ability to take action, follow through and complete tasks on time
•    Strong team player with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
•    Detail oriented and organized with strong time and task management skills
•    Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight
•    Structured thinking and strong problem-solving skills 
•    Ability to execute against individual goals and deadlines
•    Ability to influence and skillfully communicate with others to drive work forward

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Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $145,000.00 - 179,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. This position is bonus eligible.  

• 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

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