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Sony Pictures Entertainment · 1 month ago

Manager, Global Accounting: SPRI & SPIP

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a highly motivated Manager to support both Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) and Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP). This role involves managing global financial reporting, consolidation, and analysis across multiple international territories, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Provide support in the consolidation, accounting, and financial analysis of the Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) group, ensuring consistency and accuracy across markets
Partner with the SPRI global team to align on accounting processes, reporting timelines, and financial performance analysis
Serve as the Home Office point of contact for territories, providing guidance on new processes and policies, and training for new territories
Review and analyze consolidated financial statements for Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP), identifying key performance drivers and trends
Review amortization for SPIP titles and ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards
Oversee month-end close activities performed by CapGemini, providing assistance and review where necessary
Compile month-end reports, research variances, and support management in understanding financial performance
Prepare and review corporate reports and schedules (“Corp Forms”) and ensure accuracy and completeness
Coordinate with external auditors on audit schedules and SOX internal control requests
Run or oversee SAP and Excel-based analyses for Operations, Corporate, Tax, and Divisional Finance Teams
Manage special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests for financial and operating management
Define, refine, and implement all aspects of the “GFO Model”, including alignment with MPG ITF, CapGemini, and commercial teams
Maintain a strong internal control environment and participate actively in process review and feedback cycles
Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate low-value work and standardize processes, leveraging technology (e.g., RPA, SAP S/4HANA)
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, embracing change and ambiguity while driving clarity and progress

Qualification

Financial ReportingIFRSSAPCPAFinancial AnalysisAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–7 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, ideally within the entertainment or media industry
Strong understanding of IFRS, financial consolidations, and intercompany transactions
Experience with SAP, Excel, and financial reporting systems required
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams and regions
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment and build strong relationships across global functions

Preferred

CPA preferred
public accounting experience preferred
exposure to RPA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud a plus

Benefits

Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1M
2000-11-07Series A· $1M

Leadership Team

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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
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Jake Zim
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