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Nova Sky Stories · 11 hours ago

Senior Project Accountant

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Nova Sky Stories is a global leader in drone entertainment, empowering artists and producers to deliver extraordinary live experiences. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will manage all aspects of project and event-level accounting, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and supporting complex show settlements.

Digital EntertainmentDrone ManagementDrones

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including the meticulous reviewing, coding, and posting of all vendor invoices, internal expenses, and client cash receipts

Prepare and issue all invoices for client receivables. This requires obtaining appropriate approvals and ensuring all financial coding aligns precisely with specific shows, tours, or partnerships

Conduct thorough audits of show files and event settlements to rigorously confirm compliance with both internal company policies and external contractual terms

Maintain the integrity of our financial records by regularly reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness ahead of the monthly close

Support the entire month-end close process, diligently preparing and posting all necessary journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive reconciliations across all global entities

Prepare and post routine monthly accounting entries related to invoicing, travel & entertainment (T&E) expenses, corporate credit card activity, and final show settlements

Own the preparation and detailed review of all show and tour reconciliations, taking proactive steps to identify, investigate, and resolve any potential financial discrepancies or variances

Act as a key resource by partnering with management to support and contribute to the company’s crucial budgeting, forecasting, and routine financial reporting cycles

Verify the accuracy of all event settlements and coordinate timely final payments to partners and vendors through the Accounts Payable system

Actively collaborate with external vendors and production partners to ensure the timely submission of all necessary cost estimates and invoices, supporting strict month-end close deadlines

Maintain meticulous project-level tracking for all key production costs and consistently reconcile actual expenditures against the approved project budget, highlighting potential risks or savings

Analyze project cost data and event performance to critically evaluate profitability, Return on Investment (ROI), and the viability of partnership renewals

Prepare insightful financial analyses and variance reports that inform operational decision-making, helping management control costs and maximize revenue

Proactively recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and visibility within all project accounting and settlement workflows

Act as a critical liaison between Accounting, Production, and Operations teams to foster strong communication and ensure complete alignment between financial discipline and creative priorities

Collaborate with global teams and local partners to support the implementation of consistent accounting practices, standards, and reporting across all regions

Provide flexible support for special projects, complex show settlements, and other strategic initiatives as needed to advance team and organizational goals

Qualification

Project-based accountingU.S. GAAPMicrosoft ExcelLive entertainment experienceFinancial analysisAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field

4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a background in project-based accounting being highly desirable

Experience within live entertainment, production, media, or events is strongly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of show settlements and project workflows

Solid, demonstrable understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and complex data analysis to derive insights

Excellent attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure accuracy across all projects

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the crucial ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders (e.g., production teams)

Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often global operating environment

A collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach, balanced with the ability to work efficiently and independently when needed

A genuine passion for storytelling through art, technology, or live experiences is a strong advantage and a cultural plus