Business Operations Lead

Business Operations Lead Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid) W2 Assignment Budgeted until 12/15/2026 Pay Rate: $7073/HR About the Company Our client is a global entertainment leader that creates and distributes premium film, television, and digital content to audiences worldwide. Through innovative direct-to-consumer and business-to-business platforms, the organization delivers content experiences across connected TV, streaming, and emerging digital ecosystems. Position Overview The Business Operations Lead will play a critical role within a rapidly growing Consumer Platforms & Services organization that supports both B2B and direct-to-consumer business models, including AVOD, FAST, EST, and VOD offerings. This position serves as a key operational partner across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Commercial, and Accounting teams to ensure the successful execution, governance, and scalability of platform operations. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing financial operations, vendor governance, partner reporting, and cross-functional business processes within a digital media, streaming, or platform-based environment. Key Responsibilities Platform Operations Leadership: Lead operational governance across multiple platform business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial plans. Serve as a central liaison across Product, Technology, Finance, Tax, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and external rights organizations. Translate business strategies and commercial agreements into scalable operational workflows and execution plans. Drive operational efficiencies and process improvements that support growth and scalability. Financial Operations & Forecast Management: Operationalize budgets, forecasts, and financial plans into day-to-day business execution. Lead monthly revenue and expense pacing reviews, including variance analysis and risk assessment. Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and forecasts. Partner closely with Finance to support financial planning, reporting, and accrual processes. Vendor Management & Spend Governance: Manage vendor strategy, statement of work (SOW) development, and vendor execution. Coordinate cross-functional approval processes involving Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Technology teams. Drive vendor optimization initiatives and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies. Ensure vendor engagements align with business priorities and budget objectives. Deal Operations & Partner Management: Oversee operational execution of commercial agreements and strategic partner relationships. Track contractual obligations, payment terms, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with financial, operational, and contractual commitments. Translate new deals and partnerships into scalable operational and reporting workflows. Review and validate advertising, transactional, and viewership reporting prior to distribution. Manage partner inquiries related to reporting, payments, and operational performance. Identify operational risks and implement process improvements that enhance scalability and efficiency. Transactional & Reporting Operations: Own transaction integrity across platform services and monetization models. Lead revenue tracking, reconciliation, and reporting activities in partnership with Finance. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of internal financial reports and partner-facing performance reporting. Establish and maintain operational controls that support accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance. Tax, Royalty & Compliance Operations: Partner with Tax and Finance teams to support territory expansion and compliance initiatives. Coordinate tax registration, reporting, and payment processes across domestic and international markets. Manage operational execution of royalty and rights organization obligations, including reporting, calculations, and payments. Ensure accuracy of royalty reporting, usage tracking, and reconciliations. Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to evaluate and onboard new rights-management organizations and partners. Maintain compliance with evolving regulatory, financial, and reporting requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field. Proven experience managing budgets, forecasting, vendor spend, accruals, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of streaming and digital platform business models, including AVOD, FAST, SVOD, EST, and transactional video services. Experience managing vendor relationships, contract compliance, and operational workflows. Knowledge of revenue-share calculations, royalty reporting, and transactional reconciliations. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, Commercial, and Operations teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience within streaming, connected TV, digital distribution, entertainment technology, or media platforms. Experience working with ERP, procurement, accounting, or financial management systems. MBA or equivalent advanced business experience. Familiarity with rights management organizations, royalty administration, and digital content monetization ecosystems.