Lionsgate

Senior Financial Analyst, Contract Compliance – Third Party Audit

Lionsgate

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Santa Monica • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $77,500 - $80,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Analyze participation statements, gross receipts, distribution expenses, production costs, and breakeven calculations
  • Reconcile participation statements to general ledger activity and underlying source systems
  • Identify reporting variances, assess audit claims, and quantify financial impact
  • Prepare detail schedules, workpapers, and audit support suitable for external review
  • Review and interpret participation and distribution agreements
  • Apply contractual definitions related to gross receipts, distribution and production expenses, and audit limitations
  • Evaluate accounting treatment for consistency with contract language
  • Interface with external auditors in a professional and well-prepared manner
  • Assist in preparing settlement analysis, including claim summaries and financial support
  • Track audit status, tolling periods, exposure estimates and settlement activity
  • Maintain organized, well-documented audit files and correspondence
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in participations or entertainment finance is preferred
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze complex contracts and large financial data sets
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large-volume reconciliations)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
Benefits
  • Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisreconciliationaudit supportcontract analysissettlement analysisdata analysisExcelbreakeven calculationsreporting variancesaccounting treatment
Soft Skills
communicationindependencedeadline managementorganizational skillsprofessionalism
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business