Senior Accountant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Studios is a leading global entertainment company that produces, acquires, and distributes premium multi-platform film and television content. Our accounting team plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across all productions.

We’re seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team and uphold the high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and integrity that define our department. In this elevated role, you will take ownership of key components of the close, including film accounting, accounts payable, and prepaid expenses, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial information that supports our strategic and operational decisions.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review, and post complex film accounting entries in accordance with ASC 926 and company policies
• Lead monthly and quarterly closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation under US GAAP.
• Oversee and review monthly accounts payable and prepaid entries to ensure accurate reporting across business units
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and consistency; identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Support external audits, tax compliance, and internal controls documentation, serving as a key point of contact for auditors
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, finance, and operations teams to streamline reporting and improve accounting processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within accounting operations
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff, sharing technical expertise and best practices
• Participate in special projects, systems enhancements, and ad hoc analyses as assigned
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and ASC 926 (film cost accounting)
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership potential within an accounting or finance function
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Entertainment industry or public accounting background
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis) and Workday experience
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA