Financial Analyst III

Contingent Compensation (Participations) Analyst

Job Title: Contingent Compensation (Participations) Analyst

Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

Pay: $52.72/hour

Duration: 12-month contract

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze legal and financial documents to determine contingent compensation obligations.
• Model, set-up, pay and report contingent compensation (participations)obligations.
• Track future contingent compensation obligations and related bonuses.
• Liaise with Business Affairs, FP&A and Legal to gather required information.
• Participate in the enhancement and evolution process of new systems related to process improvements, efficiency and standardization.
• Clearly communicate complex ideas and effectively manage external relationships. This includes conversations with talent representatives and third-party distributors to discuss and resolve any inquiries or discrepancies.
• Set up and manage vendor set ups.

Key Qualifications

• 4+ years of entertainment industry experience required, ideally in a Contingent Compensation/Participations or Royalty department.
• Contingent Compensation/Participations or Royalty document preparation, processing and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of backend agreements.
• Must be able to comprehend and interpret legal agreements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Highly motivated, analytical, proactive and self-sufficient.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and team up with various divisions and departments.
• New Media experience is a plus.
• Passion for the Entertainment Industry.

Education & Experience

BA/BS in accounting, finance, business administration or similar degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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