Content Accountant

Content Accountant

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Netflix is one of the worlds leading entertainment services, with 283 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 assess and decide how we account for content in our financial statements? Are you curious and invested in looking to contribute to automated workflows for Accounting? Do you enjoy reviewing and analyzing large data sets that are used to make critical business decisions? If yes, we are looking for you to join other stunning colleagues in Los Angeles who share a passion for continuing to build expertise in streamed content accounting.

This role provides you with the chance to join a team committed to transforming and redefining the perception of entertainment and how it can be enjoyed through the Netflix service. With continued investment in a slate of content, including original productions, content licensing, and international expansion, its a great time for you to join Netflix.

This role is based in our Hollywood office, reporting to the management team in Content Accounting.

Responsibilities :

• Part of the team responsible for the financial integrity of the companys content commitments, assets (capitalization), liabilities (payments), and expenses (amortization).
• Prepare and review monthly accounting entries, reconciliations, CFO metrics, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Management and accounting (in proprietary systems) of content license contracts and understanding the full cost of each produced show, with a focus on ensuring appropriate accounting by researching guidance.
• Analyze content agreements and transactions (e.g. licensing contracts, talent deals, etc.), to interpret contractual terms and understand the application of our accounting policies.
• Identify and drive process improvements and own projects such as accounting policy review.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with teams outside of Content Accounting, including those across finance and content acquisition organizations.
• As Netflix continues its content expansion, the accounting and operational complexities are also growing. There are new challenges were facing, and theres plenty of fun were having. Come be a part of it and help make a positive impact!

Qualities Were Looking For :

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000 - $240,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix has a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.