Sr. Manager, Financial Contract Administration

The Senior Manager, Financial Contract Administration, will lead the analysis, interpretation, setup, and review of theatrical participation agreements within PARIS. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in participation contract administration, reporting processes, system controls, and technology-driven transformation initiatives. The role is responsible for driving process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of scalable technology solutions. This leader will identify and resolve workflow inefficiencies, strengthen reporting controls, and develop innovative approaches to improve accuracy, processing capacity, and overall team effectiveness. The position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, along with the ability to successfully navigate complex business and technical challenges. As a key member of the Financial Contract Administration team, this individual will provide leadership, strategic insight, and functional expertise to enhance productivity, maintain high-quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives across FCAR. A strong understanding of participation and residual agreements, contract interpretation, and related calculations is preferred. Here you can:Lead, coach, and develop a team of contract analysts and setup professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement as it relates to Theatrical and DWA television participations.  Establish team priorities, workload management strategies, and performance expectations to ensure timely and accurate contract setup and reporting. Oversee, organize, schedule and expedite statement set-up and review participation reporting system (PARIS). Manage Risk Assessment Project (RAP), a contract conversion and remediation initiative with the goal of migrating legacy reporting into PARIS.Assist with Special Projects and other release-to-market reporting (e.g. Theatrical, Home Video, Television) as needed.Liaison between Financial Contract Administration and Financial Contract Reporting. Partner with FCAR leadership to resolve complex reporting issues, implement enhancements, and improve reporting controls.Help to create and communicate metrics to ascertain success of projects as well as analyze department efficiency.Support process improvement directives and ensure new processes are aligned and in compliance with various stakeholders (legal affairs, business affairs, tax, IT, AP, FCAR).