Financial Systems Manager, Royalties
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Simon & Schuster is seeking a Financial Systems Manager for its royalties division in Parsippany. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Managing the configuration, testing, and deployment and maintenance of financial systems.
- Ensuring data integrity and completeness within financial systems.
- Generating reports and assists in the analysis of financial data.
- Implementing system changes and enhancements.
- Performing all weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc system functions including but not limited to forecasting packages, data loads, and flash reporting.
- Maintaining GL account and Imprint hierarchy in GL and consolidation systems.
- Maintaining shared services groups and user security.
- Reconciling data loaded with submitting financial system.
- Monthly, ensure forecast P&L's, Balance Sheets and cash flow items are properly updated in TM-1 for international affiliates.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS, Accounting preferred
- 7 plus years of progressive experience with financial reporting system and subsidiary ledger reconciliations.
- Superior knowledge and advanced skills in Excel, Word, Access, and Cognos.
- Experience and advanced skills in using enterprise accounting ledger systems including Oracle, and financial reporting systems such as TM-1.
- Experience with GAAP and ability to research and interpret financial reports.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Assertive and good communicator (Written and Oral).
- Independent with proven project management skills and successes.
- Solid Interpersonal skills as position requires interaction with the various business units and international affiliates.
This is a Hybrid role, 2 days/week in the Parsippany office will be required.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job Family Royalty Accounting
- Job Function Finance / Accounting
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Regular
- Min Hiring Rate $118,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $133,000.00
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA