Manager, Global Accounting: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Manager, Global Accounting: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 32d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, corporate reporting, and financial variance analysis for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Lead operational reviews of third-party accounting services and support finance transformation through process automation and simplification.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, preferably with a CPA certification and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Must be proficient in SAP/BW and MS Excel, and able to work night shifts to align with U.S. business hours.
Full job description
Based in the Philippines, the Manager, Global Accounting: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a key member of the Global Finance Operations (GFO) team contributing to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly and quarterly close activities and corporate reporting submissions. This role also contributes to finance transformation efforts through process simplification, reporting enhancements, and the adoption of automation technologies and supports financial operations across the following areas:
Domestic Home Entertainment - SPHE, Crunchyroll, and third-party distributor
International Home Entertainment - EMEA and APAC
What you will do:
Financial Close & Reporting
Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close activities, accounts reconciliations, and corporate reporting.
Perform detailed variance analyses and investigate unusual trends, fluctuations, and business drivers impacting financial results.
Review Balance Sheet accounts and validate assumptions and methodologies for key reserves and accruals such as Return Reserve, Rebate Accrual, Inventory Obsolescence.
Ensure accuracy of Revenues, Contra Revenues, Manufacturing Costs, Distribution Costs, and Marketing expenses at the title / territory / market detailed level.
Derive Direct Operating Cash Flow from Indirect and prepare reconciliation for actual cash flow vs. budget/forecast.
Prepare and review corporate close packages, disclosure schedules, and supporting analyses, ensuring completeness and compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
Provide GFO support to Crunchyroll domestic physical distribution including monthly Flash, special reports, master data accuracy, and ad hoc requests.
Operational Leadership
Review accounting activities performed by Capgemini (SPE’s third party provider of accounting services) and provide feedback to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Review Capgemini Desk Top Procedures and Cadency Tasks to make sure they are up to date.
Provide guidance to Capgemini and training on new processes and critical tasks.
Process Improvement & Transformation
Participate in and support finance transformation initiatives, process enhancements, and automation projects.
Responsible for SPHE User Acceptance Tests due to implementation of new processes or enhancements.
What you need:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
CPA or CPA Candidate preferred
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting processes, and SAP/BW reporting tools
Strong MS Excel skills required
Experience working with outsourced finance service providers preferred
U.S. company experience preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones.
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrates a proactive approach, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts, solve problems independently, and exercise sound judgment.
Flexible; able to work in an environment where priorities change regularly with continual process improvement.
Ability to balance a broad business perspective with strong attention to detail and execution excellence.
Strong ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and global team environments.
Able to work the night shift to accommodate U.S. business hours (approximately 12am to 9am Manila Time).
Please note that this role is based in the Philippines. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the Philippine immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the Philippinesfor the duration of the employment.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to any characteristic which is protected by applicable law, for example including their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at speapac[email protected] . Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.
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Global AccountingFinancial ReportingSAPBWCPAMonth-end CloseVariance AnalysisAccrualsCash FlowUser Acceptance TestingFinance TransformationOutsourcingCapgeminiCadencyHome EntertainmentCrunchyroll
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.
Offices: 10202 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, US · 601 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, Florida 33131, US · 25 Madison Ave, New York, New York 10010, US · Montes Urales 530, Lomas de Chapultepec, Federal District 11000, MX · 725 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1GS, CA
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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.
Offices: 10202 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, US · 601 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, Florida 33131, US · 25 Madison Ave, New York, New York 10010, US · Montes Urales 530, Lomas de Chapultepec, Federal District 11000, MX · 725 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1GS, CA
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