Accounting Advisory, Media & Entertainment - Senior Manager (LA OR NYC)

Company: Dallas
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Media & Entertainment Accounting

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Location: Los Angeles, CA (Downtown) or New York, NY (Madison Ave)

HYBRID: (2-3 days on-site)

Industry: Accounting

Duration: PERM/Direct Hire

About Our Client:

Our client is a global accounting and business advisory firm with over 1000 former Big 4 professionals. Founded in 2001, they offer expertise across a wide range of areas including technical accounting, capital markets, and transaction advisory, delivered with an independent and hands-on approach. Operating from 28 offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, they also provide a comprehensive suite of services to thousands of global clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to join our dynamic Media & Entertainment (M&E) practice. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to leverage your deep accounting expertise within the M&E industry, contribute to practice growth, and make a significant impact on our clients' success. As a Senior Manager, you will be a key engagement leader, providing insightful solutions to complex accounting challenges and fostering strong client relationships.

Required Experience/Skills:

Ultimate Revenue: Drive accurate and strategic revenue recognition for M&E clients.

Capitalization of Production Costs: Provide expert guidance on the capitalization and amortization of film and movie production costs.

ASC 926 Exposure: Apply direct and in-depth knowledge of ASC 926 (Entertainment-Film ONLY ) to client engagements.

Responsibilities:

Resolve complex M&E accounting issues (capitalization, revenue, valuation) with minimal partner involvement.

Apply GAAP, SEC regulations, and industry knowledge to advance the M&E practice's technical skills.

Create and lead M&E-focused training programs for firm-wide growth.

Manage all aspects of client engagements and projects for M&E clients.

Lead client relationships and ensure excellent client service and communication.

Drive billable hours and deliver exceptional written communication.

Ensure optimal staffing and utilization within the M&E practice.

Generate leads and secure new M&E clients, contributing to practice growth.

Identify and develop opportunities with existing M&E clients.

Cultivate a strong network of M&E industry contacts.

Enhance firm brand through active industry participation.

Participate in recruiting by interviewing and referring candidates.

Ensure compliance with firm policies, including timesheets, invoicing, and collections.

Mentor professionals and foster their development.

Lead by example, promoting strong ethics and teamwork.

Drive firm growth through the development and leadership of initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce plus 8 years of experience in Accounting. (Employer will accept a 3-year foreign degree as equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.)

Alternatively, a Master's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce plus 8 years of experience in Accounting.

Must Have:

CPA certification

Professional experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

International accounting experience.

Experience working at a Big 4 accounting firm.

Mastery of mentoring, speaking, presenting, training, and writing skills.

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