Industrial Light & Magic · 10 hours ago
Accounting Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expIndustrial Light & Magic is seeking an Accounting Manager responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting functions and managing a team of accounting professionals. The role involves fixed asset accounting, labor accounting processes, and collaboration with global partners to ensure accurate accounting operations.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMotion Capture
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day fixed asset accounting activities performed by the Fixed Assets Accountant, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations; ensure accurate and timely month-end close for the fixed asset subledger
Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner, escalating or supporting detailed analysis as needed
Oversee labor accounting processes and SAP–Oracle system interfaces, ensuring accurate transfer of payroll and labor cost data; research and resolve interface errors and reconciliation differences
Oversee and provide support and backup coverage across revenue accounting and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, and related operational activities, as needed to ensure continuity and accuracy
Play an active role in revenue recognition activities, including review and preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and accounting standards
Prepare management reporting schedules and variance analyses for assigned accounts; identify trends, risks, and issues and escalate as appropriate
Manage the transfer pricing process, including preparation and maintenance of documentation, coordination with external consultants, review and update of transfer pricing fees, and support of legal agreements for new activities
Collaborate with global studio teams to support accounting operations, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and close timelines
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliation support, and walkthrough documentation
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting policies and procedure documentation for assigned areas
Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing task-level guidance, prioritization, performance feedback, and development support across assigned accounting functions
Partner closely with production accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to provide enterprise-wide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
Execute approved process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation updates; proactively identify operational inefficiencies and recommend enhancements
Provide ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5+ years accounting experience within strong financial reporting background
Excellent Excel skills including pivot table, V-look up
Detailed oriented, able to multitask and prioritize workloads with competing deadlines
Preferred
Oracle Fusion experience
SAP experience
CPA or equivalent certification
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Company
Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic creates visual effects for the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries. It is a sub-organization of Lucasfilm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Bredow
SVP, Chief Creative Officer
Patricia Wallace
Director, HR Business Partner
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