Senior Director, Accounting

Paramount

. Direct and oversee the complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process for the Television division within the Studios Segment .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $176,800 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial close processes, technical accounting principles, and team leadership within the media and entertainment industry. Proficient in driving operational efficiencies and communicating financial results effectively to executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Close Process ManagementTechnical Accounting ExpertiseTeam Leadership and DevelopmentGAAP and SOX ComplianceERP Systems Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesContent AccountingVariance AnalysisAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelOracle FusionAI in AccountingProcess ImprovementIntegration and Consolidation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsMentoring SkillsCollaboration SkillsOperational Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAAdvanced Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

MediaEntertainmentStudios SegmentFinancial PerformanceInternal Auditors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFluxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and oversee the complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process for the Television division within the Studios Segment
Work closely with Finance and FP&A teams to monitor financial results, review variance analyses, and align operational performance with financial targets
Oversee, prepare, and review division account reconciliations, quarterly disclosure schedules, and balance sheet flux analysis
Oversee content accounting functions, including production cost tracking, amortization, participation, and inventory reconciliations
Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal accounting policies, and SOX compliance requirements
Support internal and external auditors
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and corporate partners
Communicate financial results to the executive team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience within a large media, studio, or entertainment environment
Deep knowledge of technical accounting and content/inventory accounting principles
Experience with large enterprise ERP systems; Oracle Fusion preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables
Basic PowerPoint skills
Extensive management skills with a proven track record of leading accounting teams
Hands-on experience with AI or automation in accounting processes, or a strong interest in learning and applying them
CPA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Integration and/or consolidation experience highly preferred
Ability to drive close efficiencies and proficiently communicate financial results to the executive team
Impressive communication and problem solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products
Exclusive screenings and events
Speaker series
Volunteer activities
Reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process