Financial Analyst, Residuals
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at Lionsgate Entertainment. Santa Monica · $70,000–$75,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Forecast residual payments, establish them in the system, and report them accurately within contractual timelines
- Collect setup records from payroll providers, business units, and guilds, then check proration calculations for accuracy
- Read contracts and union terms to determine residual obligations and prepare estimates and quarterly reports
- Help assemble audit materials, test process changes, and handle assigned projects or one-off analysis
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or another listed field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, along with careful judgment and strong attention to detail
- Clear written and spoken communication, sound organization, and the ability to meet contract deadlines while working independently and with a team
Who this fits
This mid-level analyst role suits someone who can balance solo work with collaboration across residuals, production, business affairs, legal, and accounting teams. You must work in the office five days a week in Santa Monica.
From the employer
Summary of Position
The primary focus of this position is to ensure residuals are setup and paid in compliance with applicable guild agreements. Responsibilities for this position include interpreting union agreements, collecting documentation for residual setup purposes, confirming receipt and accuracy of proration calculations, preparing residual estimates, and processing residual quarterly reporting.
Position may also assist with audit, special projects and ad-hoc analysis, as assigned. Duties may include gathering documentation, reviewing contracts and accounting records, and conducting various analyses, as required.
The Financial Analyst will work closely with the production, business affairs, legal, and accounting departments, so it is important that the candidate can communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.
Responsibilities
• Forecast, set-up, and report residuals accurately in a timely manner and collaborate with the rest of team as needed
• Liaise with payroll companies, business units, and various guilds to gather proper documentation for set-up purposes
• Test and implement process improvements, efficiency, and standardization
• Assist in gathering documents for various audits
• Interpret and assess contracts for residual subject-related matter
• Responsible for special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel
• Attentive to detail and keen judgement to make sound decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Above average organization skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict contractual deadlines
• Ability to work pro-actively and autonomously in the role, but also as a team player within the residuals group
Nice to Haves
• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or residuals is a plus
• Basic knowledge of union agreements (i.e. SAG, WGA, DGA, AFM, IATSE, British PACT Equity, MEAA, ACTRA/UBCP)
Additional Requirements
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
About the Company
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
Compensation
$70,000 - $75,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.