Senior Accounting Analyst - Foster McKay
New York, NY 10019
About the Job
Our client, a leader in the entertainment industry, located in New York City is seeking a Senior Analyst - Finance Projects, for a long-term consulting engagement.
The qualified analyst will possess a strong mix of accounting and finance expertise and prior experience in a large-scale project. ***This role will be hybrid***
SUMMARY:
The Senior Analyst - Finance Projects works within a global remit and is responsible for supporting the implementation of the FIT Business Transformation. This role will also be responsible for the cost-benefit analysis of the overall effort to ensure successful delivery of its financial goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own all month-end close activities (including journal entry prep), forecasts, cash flow, and budget reporting for the FIT team.
Own the preparation of all monthly reporting; including Board reporting packages and other data used for external reporting, as well as presenting key findings to senior management.
Review all vendor timesheets to ensure appropriate allocation of cap ex / op-ex and keep track of vendor spend versus budget.
Responsible for all program invoice submissions, coding, vendor set-ups and payment status tracking
Align and engage on an ongoing basis with the FIT program leadership, ERP Vendors, heads of IT & Transformation Consultants, assisting in monitoring solution implementation costs and savings.
Assist in the ongoing documentation and socialization of transformation cost/benefit efforts across all company global Finance teams to ensure delivery against the business case.
Execute all ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in either Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
3-5 years’ work experience
Strong Finance & Analytical skills with high attention to detail; music / entertainment industry experience not required but a plus.
Relevant Accounting and FP&A Analyst experience, including experience with month-end processes.
Superior Microsoft Office skills; ability to perform complex analysis and presentation materials.
Effective verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Worked in a transformation environment or prior experience in a large-scale project.
Knowledge of SAP
Media or entertainment experience
The qualified analyst will possess a strong mix of accounting and finance expertise and prior experience in a large-scale project. ***This role will be hybrid***
SUMMARY:
The Senior Analyst - Finance Projects works within a global remit and is responsible for supporting the implementation of the FIT Business Transformation. This role will also be responsible for the cost-benefit analysis of the overall effort to ensure successful delivery of its financial goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own all month-end close activities (including journal entry prep), forecasts, cash flow, and budget reporting for the FIT team.
Own the preparation of all monthly reporting; including Board reporting packages and other data used for external reporting, as well as presenting key findings to senior management.
Review all vendor timesheets to ensure appropriate allocation of cap ex / op-ex and keep track of vendor spend versus budget.
Responsible for all program invoice submissions, coding, vendor set-ups and payment status tracking
Align and engage on an ongoing basis with the FIT program leadership, ERP Vendors, heads of IT & Transformation Consultants, assisting in monitoring solution implementation costs and savings.
Assist in the ongoing documentation and socialization of transformation cost/benefit efforts across all company global Finance teams to ensure delivery against the business case.
Execute all ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in either Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
3-5 years’ work experience
Strong Finance & Analytical skills with high attention to detail; music / entertainment industry experience not required but a plus.
Relevant Accounting and FP&A Analyst experience, including experience with month-end processes.
Superior Microsoft Office skills; ability to perform complex analysis and presentation materials.
Effective verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Worked in a transformation environment or prior experience in a large-scale project.
Knowledge of SAP
Media or entertainment experience
Source : Foster McKay