About Us
At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew
About BackstageWhat you’ll do:
Prepare comprehensive financial analyses and materials for both internal and external reporting, demonstrating advanced technical skills.
Lead business analytics by preparing key business metrics, conducting trend analyses, and providing strategic recommendations.
Take a lead role in long-term forecasting and near-term budgeting processes, collaborating with senior management for financial planning.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and aid in strategic evaluations.
Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to identify trends and provide in-depth insights for business improvement.
Oversee data scrubbing and preparation processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Conduct in-depth profitability analysis to evaluate the performance of different business units and provide recommendations for improvement.
Engage in regular communications with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to present financial insights and analysis.
Own & maintain detailed three-statement financial models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, & Cash Flow Statement) to support the budgeting & forecasting processes.
What we’re looking for from you:
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business ; CPA and/or MBA a plus
5+ years experience in a structured Finance environment, with a focus on financial analysis and FP&A
Experience providing financial analysis for an online marketplace or ecommerce platform ; experience with subscription-based revenue models & related marketing spend strongly preferred
Proficiency using Oracle Cloud Reporting & Planning or similar Enterprise-level financial packages
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivots, VLookup, IF statements, etc. to support complex financial modeling and analysis.
Intellectually curious and analytically rigorous approach to financial evaluations and strategic decision-making.
Strong critical thinking skills to develop insightful financial analyses and provide valuable recommendations
Quick learner with acute attention to detail, ensuring precision in financial modeling and reporting
High energy personality with a strong work ethic and persistence to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative with excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and present financial insights to senior management.
A solid understanding of GAAP accounting practices and procedures and internal controls
Special Work Conditions
Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.
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Benefits
Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
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