• Job Description

  Req#: DIREC004079

  Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates video-on-demand streaming services (VOD). The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported VOD streaming services including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Popcornflix. The company also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media and 1091 Pictures subsidiaries and produces original video content through the Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group.

  The company recently acquired Redbox which operates a rapidly growing digital streaming service that provides both ad-supported (AVOD) and paid movies from Hollywood studios and hundreds of content partners, as well as over 145 channels of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST). Redbox also operates its popular kiosks across the US at thousands of retail locations – giving consumers affordable access to the latest in entertainment. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

  Position Overview

  The Director of Accounting, Online Networks role will be responsible for the accounting close process, third party participation statement preparation, and ad hoc finance projects for Crackle Plus, a division within Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. Reporting to the Controller, CracklePlus Online Networks and Operational Finance, this role will supervise the Accounting Manager and work closely with the Corporate Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the financial month-end close and related processes, working collaboratively with the Corporate Accounting group to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial records
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and record journal entries
  • Coordinate auditor requests for quarterly reviews and year-end audits
  • Present information to management in a concise manner and work with individuals at all levels within the organization
  • Communicate and coordinate accounting policies, practices, and procedures with departments and senior management.
  • Identify and streamline needed controls and process improvements that will facilitate appropriate financial reporting
  • Assist in the management of processes and controls to ensure compliance with accounting department policies and procedures, executive management, and third parties where necessary
  • Serve as an escalation point to resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
  • Remain current with the latest developments in the AVOD (Advertising Video-On-Demand) industry
  • Collaborate closely with other departments and functions to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting and disclosure

  Specific Duties and Work Habits

  • Ensure accuracy & issuance of multiple monthly partner payment statements to content providers, ad rep partners, devices, platforms and music royalty organizations
  • Partner with the Director, Revenue Billings and Analytics, Senior Revenue Analyst and Accounts Receivable function in recording monthly revenues; develops an understanding of the sales systems and operations that drive revenue recognition
  • Ensure that technology invoices are in line with signed agreements and questions accuracy, both internally & externally, where appropriate
  • Ensure that invoices (tech and non-tech) are received and recorded in a timely manner; provides specific instruction to Accounts Payable on coding (expense vs. prepaid)
  • Partner with IT Project Manager on the capitalization of Tech Development Costs and timing of putting IT Projects into service
  • Seek to create repeatable monthly processes that can be audited easily
  • Exhibit consistency and care in the coding and descriptions used in recording journal entries
  • Support planning function with detail on actuals for monthly business reviews and during annual planning process
  • Support management’s bi-weekly cash disbursement schedules to ensure that payments are made on a timely basis to service providers
  • Perform Ad Hoc Project requests from both SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

  Education & Experience

  • 7+ years public / private accounting experience is required, including experience with a national public accounting firm
  • Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis or major in Accounting is required; CPA preferred
  • Experience working in Accounting General Ledger reporting systems, with knowledge and understanding of accounting (US GAAP) and generating general ledger reports
  • Experience with Sage Intacct a plus; at minimum, experience with similar accounting software
  • Strong capabilities in Excel and basic Excel functionality (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP / HLOOKUP)
  • An entrepreneurial mindset; track record of, and an ability to, work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
  • Experience in the media and entertainment sector a major plus
  • Experience reviewing vendor contracts and validating partner statements a plus

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates. and executive management
  • Ability to work independently and lead projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and key external relationships where applicable
  • Proficient computer skills in the Windows operating system, including Microsoft applications

  Pay range: $140K - $170K per year: Pay is based on nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skill, and location.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information please see EEO is the Law .

• About the company

  Redbox Automated Retail LLC is an American video rental company specializing in DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD rentals, and formerly video games via automated retail kiosks.

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