
Director of Accounting
Phoenix Productions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the close process including revenue recognition, cost of sales (including inventory and COGS accounting), and all general ledger activity
- Manage the quarterly review and year-end audit; ensure PBC deliverables are accurate and delivered to external auditor on time
- Review all key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely completion
- Perform detailed analytical reviews to validate asset and liability account accuracy with particular focus on inventory, accruals, and revenue-related accounts
- Prepare schedules and provide input on public filings including 10-Qs and annual 10-K; review footnote disclosures related to revenue, inventory, and other GL-owned areas for accuracy and completeness
- Manage the direct work of the general ledger accounting team; provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
- Lead effort to identify and create efficiencies in general accounting functions including close process automation, journal entry rationalization, and system optimization within the ERP
- Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for the GL team: research and interpret new and proposed accounting standards, prepare technical accounting memos, and lead the implementation of new standards across the organization
- Assist in overseeing all cash operations including investment, credit facility and payment approvals
- Work closely with Senior Director of External Reporting and Internal Controls to document key controls in the SOX control framework
- Partner closely with the Commercial Finance team on financial analytics, business insights, and cross-functional projects; provide GL perspective on ad hoc initiatives
- Support the VP, Controller on treasury-related matters including cash operations, compliance, and investment reporting, as needed
- Create and/or prepare ad hoc reports for Controller and CFO
- Maintain a high-performing team culture consistent with the Company's values; proactively assess resource needs against close workload and growth initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance
- CPA required; active license preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant time in a public company
- SOX 404(b) compliance experience required; familiarity with PCAOB auditing standards and working with external auditors in an integrated audit environment
- Experience building and managing high-performing teams; experience managing managers preferred
- Demonstrated inventory and COGS accounting experience, including standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory reserve methodology
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls, including hands-on experience researching and implementing new accounting standards and drafting technical accounting memos
- Proficiency with top-tier ERP and related reporting applications
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate with urgency and discipline in a fast-paced, evolving public company environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness 🏥: We’ve got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
- 401k with Company Match 💰: Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
- Wellness & Fitness 💪: Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
- Work-Life Balance ⚖️: We value your time. We provide a generous and flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
- Family-Friendly Leave 👶: Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
- Ownership & Equity 💼: Ownership isn’t just a mindset here—it’s real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
- Education Reimbursement 🎓: We’re committed to your growth—whether it’s for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
- Pet Insurance 🐾: We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they’re part of the family.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
revenue recognitioncost of sales accountinginventory accountingCOGS accountingbalance sheet reconciliationfinancial analyticsSOX complianceUS GAAPcost variance analysistechnical accounting
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingperformance feedbackteam cultureresource assessmentcross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingefficiency identificationurgency
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA