Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in our finance department, providing accurate financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to maintaining the financial health of our studio company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful information to management about financial performance.
• Perform complex account reconciliations, including bank statements, assets, liabilities, and production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Work with finance executives to convert financial models to GAAP ultimates, and take ownership of the ongoing accounting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial analysis for project lifecycles.
• Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and prompt collection of accounting statements and payments from clients to achieve the company’s cash projections.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads to understand and manage budget variances.
• Participate in delivering quarterly and annual financial planning and analysis in collaboration with other finance executives, while also contributing to long-term planning and forecasting initiatives for project slates.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate on special projects aimed at enhancing interdepartmental communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience at a company whose financial statements are prepared and audited for compliance with GAAP (or at a public accounting firm), ideally in the entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Netsuite and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accurate results and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across departments.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual compensation of $75,000 - $85,000.
• Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurances (eligible on first full month of employment)
• Eligible for Company matching 401(k) retirement plan, subject to plan terms (eligible 3 months from date of hire).
• Paid holidays (10 business days per year) and cellular phone plan reimbursement.

About AGC Studios:

AGC Studios was founded and launched by Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford and COO Miguel Palos Jr. in February 2018 as a platform to develop, produce, finance and globally license a diverse portfolio of feature films, scripted and unscripted television, and digital content from its headquarters in Los Angeles, AGC Studio’s Hollywood output has a wide-ranging multicultural focus, designed for exploitation across an array of global platforms including major studio partnerships, streaming platforms, traditional broadcast and cable television networks and independent distributors, both in the U.S. and internationally. To succeed at AGC Studios, each and every member of the team must exert continuous effort toward achieving these goals not only as individuals, but as a team. Practically, this means that the people we employ make wise decisions, communicate effectively, excel under pressure, are passionate about what we do, and elevate other members of our team by fostering a culture of doing rather than dividing. Our work environment is about moving faster than the competition and is best suited for people who share our values and entrepreneurial vision.