Manager Global Accounting Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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 Philippines for the duration of the employment.