Senior Accountant - Entertainment Finance, LA

Overview

Founded in 2022 by Peter Chernin, North Road Company is a global, multi-genre studio that produces scripted, documentary, and unscripted film and TV content for global markets. North Road comprises market-leading production entities, including Chernin Entertainment, Red Arrow Studios’ U.S. assets (Kinetic Content, Left/Right, and 44 Blue Productions);
Karga Seven, Words + Pictures, a premium non-fiction business; and an international business devoted to strategic acquisitions and localized programming. North Road is one of the largest suppliers of TV and film content, with over 70 active productions from Chernin Entertainment, Words + Pictures, and Red Arrow’s U.S. portfolios.

The Senior Accountant will assist in all core accounting close functions across North Road and affiliated entities, as needed. This role is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, executing month-end and quarter-end close processes, and ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will also supervise key transactional and cash accounting and partner cross-functionally to support the business.

This role is based out of our Playa Vista, Los Angeles office with in-office expectations Monday through Thursday.

• Coordinate the month-end and quarter-end close process, including month and quart-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Supervise accounts payable, including vendor management, invoicing, and cash application
• Maintain and enforce the Company’s revenue recognition policies in accordance with US GAAP
• Partner with the accounting team to oversee the general ledger structure and drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Research, assess, and document appropriate US GAAP accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions
• Support the annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit schedules and coordination with external auditors
• Partner with FP&A, production, legal, and business teams to support operational and financial initiatives
• Lead or support ad-hoc accounting and finance projects, including system enhancements and process improvements as assigned

• 3+ years of financial accounting and/or audit experience
• Experience in entertainment (film and/or television) is strongly preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Sage Intacct preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply US GAAP in a practical business environment
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused leadership style

At North Road, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the base salary for this role is between $115,000 - $125,000 per year. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience relevant to the job.

In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.