Director, Participations

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The Director, Participations is responsible for overseeing the preparation, review, and issuance of participation statements and payments for Lionsgate's television portfolio. This role oversees complex contractual reporting obligations, manages a team of participation professionals, and partners closely with Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Distribution, and Production Accounting. The Director serves as a subject matter expert in television participation reporting and is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely statement preparation, contractual compliance, and continuous process improvement. The role also supports feature film participation reporting as needed, with television operations representing the primary area of focus. Responsibilities Lead the preparation, review, and approval of television participation statements across domestic and international productions Ensure compliance with contractual reporting requirements for producers, talent, rights holders, and profit participants Resolve complex reporting issues, participant inquiries, and contractual interpretation matters Manage and develop participation managers, analysts, and coordinators Drive knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives across the department Serve as a key liaison between Participations, Legal, Finance, Distribution, Production Accounting, and Business Affairs Lead process improvement initiatives related participation reporting Participate in systems implementations, testing, and enhancements Provide oversight and review support for feature film participation reporting as business needs require Special projects as assigned Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field 10+ years of entertainment industry experience in participations, royalties, residuals, or related accounting functions. Strong understanding of feature film and television profit participation structures Advanced level of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, links, macros) Experience interpreting complex participation agreements and contingent compensation provisions Ability to effectively communicate with other team members and business units Strong analytical and organization skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict contractual deadlines Working knowledge of SAP Additional Requirements This position requires five (5) days per week in office. About Lionsgate Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture. Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day 401(k) company matching Compensation $120,000 - $135,000 EEO Statement Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lionsgate