Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantIn the role at Crunchyroll as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the accurate record keeping of our growing number and value of content assets and related liabilities under the applicable IFRS standards and Crunchyroll/Sony accounting policies.Reporting to our Senior Manager, Content Accounting, you will be heavily involved in month-end close activities such as content data report preparation, journal entry preparation, and reconciliation preparation. You will help resolve complex accounting issues, working cross-functionally with royalty, deal, and FP&A teams, and responding to internal and external inquiries.A day in the life of our Content Senior Accountant will involve being a part of the team responsible for the financial integrity of our content commitments, assets (capitalization), liabilities (payments), and expenses (amortization) and while ensuring the connectivity and consistency of our reporting among other related groups (such as the royalty reporting team (FCR) and deal management team).The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Content Accounting team to ensure the accuracy of records that are maintained in our financial ledgers (NetSuite) as they pertain to Content Accounting related accounts.Some of the responsibilities include:Preparing monthly and quarterly close journal entries accounting for all content assets and liabilities acquired in the periodPreparing quarterly royalty expense and liability calculations based on the performance of titlesDeveloping a deep understanding of our content data in order to analyze and reconcile monthly, and proactively resolving issues through cross-functional collaborationPerforming detailed financial statement analyses, including discussions on various issues, analysis, preparation, and review of account reconciliationsCollaborating with Deal Management and Business Affairs (as needed) to understand proper accounting treatment for content agreements and transactions (e.g. licensing contracts, co-production deals, etc.)Supporting FP&A team by providing accurate financial data to assist with their budget vs. actual analysisPartnering with the Senior Manager, Content Accounting to ensure timely completion of ad hoc financial analyses, and prioritize process improvement initiatives within the teamParticipate in system implementations/upgrades, and various process automation projects by performing user acceptance testing and other reviewing tasksAssist in establishing and documenting internal control policies, procedures, and control activities to support future compliance and governance initiativesMeaningfully and proactively engaging in internal projects to help drive successful implementationAbout You:5+ years of accounting experienceB.S. in Accounting with working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRSPublic accounting experience (preferred, but not required)CPA designation (preferred, but not required)Experience with SOX controls and internal control environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills (Index Match, sumifs, pivot tables, etc.)Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and its application on practical dataResearch and documentation skills on complex technical accounting mattersA curiosity mindset to understand how our team supports and is supported by other teamsA "kaizen" attitude to improve and enhance existing processes to anticipate the needs of the future and increase operational efficiencyProven ability to prioritize, and drive accountability across multiple workstreamsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of financial data and identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insightsAbout The Team:The Crunchyroll Accounting Team is a global organization of over 50 professionals working together to support all of our departments and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policy and regulatory bodies.Our accountants, analysts, and managers balance the bottom line with several budget priorities and revenue streams. These passionate financial professionals keep their eyes on our numbers to report, plan, and advise—to act as true partners to the business and keep our amazing growth on track.Why you will love working at CrunchyrollIn addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insuranceHealth Saving Account HSA programHealth care and dependent care FSA401(k) plan, with employer matchEmployer paid commuter benefitSupport program for new parentsPet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-HybridThe Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll's Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks. Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $87,000 —$108,800 USDAbout our ValuesWe want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We valueCourage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.Our commitment to diversity and inclusionOur mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.