Film Distribution Budgeting & Analytics Manager

A24 is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Film Distribution Budgeting & Analytics Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for Distribution-related budgeting, data integrity, and financial reporting & analysis across A24’s growing film slate. This role will be an integral part of the Film Ops team with cross-functional accountability into A24’s Accounting team.

Initial Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Financial Reporting
  • Partner closely with individual departments and the Film Ops team to build film distribution budgets and track & analyze actuals across A24’s full ecosystem, including but not limited to:
    • Theatrical Releasing (Publicity, Creative Marketing, Specialty Marketing, Media, Exhibition, Post & Delivery)
    • Awards Campaigns
    • International Sales / Festivals
    • International Direct Distribution
    • Digital Distribution (VOD, Library Sales, etc.)
    • Film-related Brand Initiatives (A24 Shop, Publishing, Music, etc.)
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and highly-vetted P&A reporting, including preparing weekly status reports for distribution expenses across A24’s slate (e.g., upcoming titles, current theatrical releases, and A24’s film library)
  • Lead regular P&A budget meetings with film leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to report on risks, opportunities, and overall tracking across A24’s film distribution budgets
  • Identify themes and opportunities for efficiencies across A24’s distribution spend and provide analytical reporting for internal post-mortems
• Process Improvements & Analytics
  • Proactively suggest process improvements, chart of account updates, and new tool integrations to ensure A24’s financial and accounting processes are right-sized for our growing film business
  • Partner with Film Ops and Film FP&A teams on ad hoc analytics projects to improve efficiency and drive financial outcomes
  • Support implementation of corporate initiatives related to A24’s T&E policy, expense management, and new software / tools / process changes
• Team Education
• Serve as “first line of defense” to answer team questions about coding, POs, and invoices
• Partner with staff to identify themes related to coding inconsistencies / errors, and provide proactive training for relevant team members
• Maintain updated training materials to help the team code expenses as accurately as possible (e.g., new territories, business lines, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting or FP&A, film experience preferred.
• Deeply curious and proactive, including an enthusiasm for “looking under the microscope” to investigate when data looks off
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Professionalism and the ability to successfully build relationships with employees across tenures and departments
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented 
• A can-do, no job is too small, team-oriented attitude
• Humble, diligent and resourceful

We are looking for diverse perspectives. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.

Our target salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $120,000.  We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.