Manager, Corporate Reporting

Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a Manager of Corporate Reporting. This highly visible role will lead key aspects of external financial reporting and corporate accounting while partnering closely with senior executives on strategic initiatives. The position is responsible for preparing and reviewing SEC filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX 404, and providing accounting and reporting guidance on M&A, investments, and capital market activities. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, executive communication skills, and will drive process improvements across reporting functions. The role provides significant exposure to the CFO, CAO, and other finance executives and is a critical leadership position within the Corporate Finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, document, and reconcile journal entries during the close process, including entries related to equity method and other investments, corporate debt, production loans, derivatives, lease accounting, and commitments.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, MD&A disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and related supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of other SEC filings, including Forms 8-K and proxy filings.
• Serve as a point of contact for the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, managing audit requests and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly debt compliance calculations and reporting.
• Prepare quarterly and annual government surveys.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant work experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA license required or CPA-eligible and actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, cross-functional departments, and executive-level personnel.
• Strong analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and openness to new, evolving, or rotating responsibilities..
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with SAP, BPC, and Workiva preferred.
• Experience working with publicly traded companies, including familiarity with SOX requirements.
• Experience in media and entertainment accounting.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$95,000 - $100,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles