Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Opportunity
Have you ever wondered how we account for content in our financial statements? Are you curious and invested in how to automate workflows for Accounting? Do you enjoy managing and analyzing large data that is used in critical business decisions? If yes, we are looking for you to join our team in Tokyo who share a passion for content accounting.
The Content Accounting team is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of content and content-related transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Qualities We’re Looking For
- Fundamentals of Accounting - We’d like you to have a minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting backed by a bachelor's degree in accounting like a Chartered Accountancy degree/CPA or equivalent. Some work experience in accounting working in a large multinational audit firm is required.
- Basic knowledge of SOX compliance.
- Attention to detail + love for data - We pride ourselves on producing high quality work, scrutinizing important numbers and formulas for accuracy, and using spreadsheets and system data to reconcile accounts and solve problems; we like our accountants to love Excel pivot tables and be unphased by large data sets.
- Enthusiasm and quick learning - Enthusiasm for designing and building new accounting systems and making improvements to existing systems. Prior work with contract review (revenue, leases, or other complex documents), data entry and analysis, research, and other problem-solving tasks is helpful, but we understand you probably have never done content accounting. That's OK with us because we'll teach you as long as you're excited about learning.
- Curiosity and passion - Our team members ask probing questions, challenge the status quo, make changes to improve processes, and have fun while doing it all; positive attitude and never settling for “good enough” are key, along with fitting into our unique company culture.
- You have strong communication skills (both written and oral, and both in English and Japanese) and are viewed as a strong cross-functional business partner. You should also have a strong accounting background and be comfortable navigating technical accounting guidance.
- Industry experience is highly preferred, but not essential to the position if you are enthusiastic about the position, have a strong accounting background and be comfortable navigating technical accounting guidance under US GAAP.
- Adaptable - You have to be comfortable in an ever-changing eco-system of content, finance and accounting issues and projects.
- Flexible to collaborate with our U.S. and other offices across multiple time zones. In this role, you will occasionally need to visit our overseas offices, so being open and willing to travel is key.
- You embrace and advocate the Netflix culture and our long-term view.
- We are seeking a Content Accountant who thrives on the uncomfortable excitement of ambitious challenges, embraces innovation, and is eager to be part of a team that redefines global entertainment.
More Details/Responsibilities
- Based in our Tokyo office, reporting to the management team in Content Accounting.
- Set up (in proprietary contract management system) and accounting of content license contracts, with focus on license fee uploads and payment term assignments.
- Perform monthly close tasks (such as accrual analyses and reconciliations).
- Review and prepare documentation of content license agreements, which includes interpreting contractual terms and understanding the application of our accounting policies.
- Account for owned content and work with business partners to understand the full cost of produced shows.
- Drive process improvements and contribute to exciting projects.
- Cross-functional interaction with teams outside of Content Accounting, including those across finance and content acquisition organizations.
As Netflix continues its expansion, the accounting and operational complexities are also growing. There are new challenges we're facing, and there's plenty of fun we're having. Come be a part of it and help make a positive impact!
Due to the nature and scope of this role, we will need to run a background check prior to starting with us.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
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