BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, detail-oriented person to serve as a Senior Manager of Accounting, Video. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this person will require strong leadership skills to manage the day-to-day operations of a four-person production accounting team.

This is an ideal position for an individual who has gained strong experience in a previous accounting role and seeks to apply those skills to a fast-growing company. Experience at Big Four accounting firm is a very big plus. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, will bring energy and passion to everything he/she does, and will not be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle challenging assignments.

This job is full-time, based in LA. We offer competitive compensation and equity.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting, budgeting, and scheduling for the Company’s entertainment group (mostly focused on video production)


• Manage the day-to-day costs of the production, including expenditures, accounts payable, petty cash, and payroll


• Develop process for capturing journal entries including balance sheet classification, contingent liability assessment, asset impairment testing, and expense accruals


• Identify, investigate and resolve irregular items and prepare adjusting journal entries as required


• Responsible for completing monthly close accounting close calendar to ensure all work is correct and on time


• Ensure completeness and accuracy of GL activity; review and analyze trial balance to determine if adjustments are necessary


• Provide strategic and analytical support for video production revenue plans and budgets; provide analytical support regarding profitability and business implications of specific video campaigns


• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley cycle documentation and audit testing


• Work with internal and external auditors as needed


• Complete ad-hoc projects and analysis as determined by internal management


• Serve as on-site accounting resource to production team while reporting to Corporate office in NY

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required


• CPA or MBA preferred


• 8+ years of experience working in accounting or a related financial area


• Must be proficient in Windows, Excel, and Word.


• Experience with NetSuite preferred


• Experience with various production accounting software including Ease Accounting, Movie Magic, EP Payroll, Cashet Purchase Card