Theatrical Finance Manager, Theatrical Finance

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the central financial operations for Theatrical, owning slate-level consolidation, the monthly/quarterly close process, global accruals, and reporting accuracy across the theatrical portfolio. This is the connective tissue of our finance team - ensuring all financial outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with Studio FP&A and Corporate Accounting standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong controllership discipline with strategic financial acumen to drive optimal investment decisions across our theatrical marketing and distribution campaigns.

Key job responsibilities

Slate Consolidate & Close Leadership

• \tOwn end-to-end slate consolidation across the theatrical portfolio, including management of title Ultimates for the theatrical window

• \tLead the monthly and quarterly close process for the central theatrical finance team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

• \tOversee global accruals management, ensuring completeness and alignment with Corporate Accounting policies

• \tDrive reporting accuracy and serve as the primary quality gate for all theatrical financial outputs

Financial Planning & Analysis

• \tDrive strategic financial planning and analysis for global marketing and distribution plans, ensuring optimal ROI

• \tDevelop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning

• \tWorks in parallel with Film Leads, who manage title-level financial strategy for their respective slates

• \tPartner with international team ensure the international forecasts are properly integrated into global consolidations and aligned with Studio and Corporate Accounting frameworks

Strategic Partnership & Reporting

• \tProvide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on performance metrics and market analysis

• \tCollaborate with global marketing teams to align financial strategies with business objectives

• \tPartner with Accounting and Studio FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting

• \tServe as the primary finance liaison for audit requests, reporting inquiries, and compliance matters

Initiatives & Process Improvement

• \tOversee and drive key initiatives including AI workflow enhancements, theatrical RCT program, and other data-driven efficiency projects

• \tDesign and implement scalable financial processes for theatrical operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

- Experience in the entertainment industry

- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

- Demonstrated expertise in financial close processes, accruals management, and consolidation

- Proficiency in financial systems implementation and management (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Essbase) and experience driving system implementations or enhancements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- MBA, or CPA

- Experience leading automation, AI, or data-driven transformation initiatives within a finance function

- Experience with box office reporting, title-level P&L management, and slate forecasting

- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually