Company Overview:

Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. We are the leading distributor for the entertainment industry, responsible for the Sales, Retail Marketing, and Supply Chain of home entertainment products for both Studios.

We manage a wide range of famous film labels, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, Focus Features, HBO, DreamWorks Animation, MGM, Illumination Entertainment…and also managing distribution for other partners including Paramount, Village Roadshow, BBC, Cartoon Network, Entertainment One, Shout! Studios, Pure Flix, and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners.

SDS oversees new release and library content, for both film and television. With our entrepreneurial spirit and the backing of two world-renowned media organizations, we endeavor to be a bold and innovative company that’s not afraid to take risks, while maintaining the trust of our studio and retail partners. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and embraces diverse backgrounds, ideas, and approaches, at all levels within the organization. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in Bentonville, AR, and Toronto, Canada.

 Joining the SDS team comes with all the perks you’d expect from Warner Bros. and Universal, like access to incredible content, a hybrid work schedule observing core hours (normally 3 days in the office & 2 days remote), paid time off, robust healthcare benefits, ability to contribute to a 401k on day one with up to 6% matching, training & development, access to Studio Leadership, and more.

Annual pay for this role:  $80,000 - $90,000

Role Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Analyst to support the Order to Cash (OTC) workstream of Studio Distribution Services account receivable department.  This person will have overall responsibility for performing OTC functions involved in maintaining customer accounts, ensuring adherence to contracts, providing updates on the collection process, and improving working capital. Work closely with other teams within Studio Distribution Services, (PTP), Accounting, and outsourced service provider (BPO) to ensure global standards and implement improvements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the overall health of the Accounts Receivable and Cash balances, including follow up on overdue invoices (with BPO) ensuring cash is collected in a timely manner and customer accounts are being reconciled.
• Participate in meetings with Business Unit Finance, Sales, IT, Legal department etc. to discuss problematic accounts, contract issues, negotiate payment plans and escalate any possible delays and concerns.
• Manage escalations and support resolution of customer queries/disputes.
• Manage escalations and resolution of reconciliation/settlements for Customer accounts (preferred customer Walmart knowledge)
• Monitor BPO in all collection, invoicing, and reporting activities, review and provide feedback and process improvements.
• Participate in internal/external calls with main customers and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall cash flow forecasting process, assisting with cash flow timing information as needed and collaborating with the business unit on reporting.
• Review recurring reporting from BPO to ensure compliance & perform data validation.
• Prepare/Review reporting and support with ad-hoc reporting requests for management as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or relevant work experience required
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable related experience
• Experience analyzing large volume of data
• Experience in working with a Service Delivery Center preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Intermediate Experience in Microsoft Excel required
• A working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong verbal and written English language skills required
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently
• Proven track record in meeting deadlines
•  Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage external relationships
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy
• Embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to partner across multiple functions and drive change and efficiency

Notice:

Studio Distribution Service’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Studio Distribution Services will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.