Director, Financial Contract Administration
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
- Full-time
- Business Segment:
Universal Entertainment HQ - Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly
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Job DescriptionThe Director,Financial Contract Administration is responsible for leading the financial modeling and budgeting of participations and residuals for theatrical products, with a focus on film ultimates and cash. This role requires a deep understanding of contractual obligations and the ability to translate complex deal terms into financial models and forecasts. This individual will bring a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills,and a collaborative approach to working across Participations, FP&A, Controllership, and Strategic Planning groups.
Additionally, the role will support thesetup and reviewoftheatricalparticipation dealswithinthe Participations and Residuals system (PARIS) as needed.
- Build and maintain participation and residual ultimate models for theatrical products
- Support cash forecasting and budgeting processes related to participation and residual obligations
- Analyze and interpret complex legal agreements and translate terms into financial models and forecasts
- Collaborate closely with various business units including FP&A, Controllership, Strategic Planning, Legal and Business Affairs
- Maintain appropriate controls within the ultimate process as required by Sarbanes Oxley
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and improve productivity
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on financial analysis and forecasting
- Support ad hoc requests and special projects as needed
Whatyou’llbring:
- BS/BA in Accounting,Financeor related field
- 8+yearsofrelevantexperience,ideally in Entertainment
Finance, Participationsor Accounting - Solid experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and interpreting legal agreements into financial models
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel,Wordand PowerPoint; experience withSAP andparticipations systems a plus
What sets you apart:
- Excellent verbal,written, and presentation skills
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset to problem-solving
- You demonstrate accountability and follow-through in your work
- You are adaptable and eager to expand your impact by taking on new challenges beyond defined…
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