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Sector: Media and Publishing
Role: Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Overview & Responsibilities:
The Analyst of Global Reporting is an important member of Paramount Global Reporting team and will interact with many different groups within the organization to support reporting requirements. Their primary role includes consolidating AR schedules across Cable & CBS Networks, and meeting deliverables for executive management. There will be involvement with dashboard creations, global metrics, cash reports, forecasting using various tools and products. In addition, the role supports reconciliation of various subledger accounts for month end close. This role assists with consolidating multiple schedules, DSO reporting, preparing extensive analysis of variances, monthly changes, comparisons to estimates and budgets for executive management. These schedules include reports furnished by the Finance Groups and the Controllers Group. Preparing and presenting the Worldwide Bad Debt package to executive management. The Worldwide Bad Debt package is a control audited by PWC as well as Sox & Compliance. This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity within a successful and growing global media organization. It will provide wide ranging exposure to the evolving interactive content industry while working within the broader media umbrella of Paramount.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform monthly deliverables required for the consolidation, preparation, review, and submission of the Worldwide Bad Debt package; ensures activities adhere to compliance measures.Analyze and prepare key metrics on Ad Sales, i.e. collections.Consolidate AR schedules from multiple departments; validates data for completeness and performs variance analysis.Partner in preparing dashboards for various internal teams using multiple tools and technology products.Partner in preparing quarterly schedules for CFO meetings.Assist with reconciling domestic subledger, ledger, aging for all revenue streams (Ad Sales, Affiliate, Ancillary, Consumer Products, Content Sales)Run LVPLAN extracts for Manager to conduct reconciliations.Conduct various reconciliations related to AR subledger (can include unapplied, unbilled, billed accounts)Run Final Domestic Agings for month-end close process.Prepare on demand reports and variations to assist with reconciliations.Execute monthly deliverables to produce financial reports, statements and related analyses including DSO reporting, cash forecasting and 8-week outlook reporting.Prepare ad-hoc reports that relate to aged balances.Contribute day-to-day accounting/reporting services for multiple departments including variance analyses and reporting.Identify and resolve data clarification issues.Work within a team environment to achieve a common goal.Participate in risk assessments, compliance, and SOX audits with internal and external auditors.Submit Audit, SOX & Compliance supporting documentation on all tested controls for Global Reporting.Contribute to new projects and initiatives.Participate in roll out of global reporting and compliance processes for multiple OTC teams.Basic Qualifications: 3+ years related experience in analysis work or related preferred.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related degree preferred.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).PowerPoint experience.Experience with SAP and/or Oracle.Strong communication skills - oral, written, interpersonal.Ability to think outside of the box, quickly and be a self-starter.Effectively resolve problems and roadblocks as they occur.Flexibility with work schedule.Team oriented person who can focus on details and follow up.Results oriented and able to balance multiple assignments at a time in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational and time management skills, with experience meeting tight deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.Ability to act with integrity.Additional Qualifications: Proficient experience with data collection, analysis and reporting tools and systems.Experience in media or entertainment industry a plus!Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
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