• Director / Senior Director, Residuals

    ParamountLos Angeles, CA 90006

    Job #2686248262

  • We are currently seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced Director or Senior Director level resource to join the Paramount Residuals team, primarily focused on our theatrical titles. This position is a key member in our residuals department and will interact with various departments such as Labor, Production Finance, and Business Affairs to facilitate various residual payments, claims, and projects.

    Responsibilities include:

    Oversight of general day-to-day operations of the theatrical residuals team in support of the VP-Residuals

    Plan, forecast, and initiate monthly and quarterly payments

    Track production status to determine setup priorities

    Review talent set ups and other work performed by team

    Perform and document final review and approval of all new product set ups and guild rule updates in PARIS

    Monitor and review changes needed from deceased and dissolution updates

    Prepare and monitor billbacks as required by agreements

    Communicate with production staff as needed for document requirement delivery and clarification

    Assist VP with review of IATSE and SAG Prorations for completeness and accuracy

    Accumulate all 3rd party reporting receipts and EST for PARIS upload

    Support VP with validation and proofing of various payments and final review of guild reports

    Support VP with general Basic Agreement interpretation perspectives as needed

    Coordinate with Residuals team members to provide internal, external, SOX, and guild audit support as needed

    Work directly with auditors and guild reps on claims and audit reports, escalating to VP as needed

    Create tools and processes, improve existing methodologies for departmental efficiencies including develop and track KPIs and team metrics to ensure timely setups, processing, and payments

    Provide cost estimates as requested by other business teams

    Assist in developing training program and materials to help align the staff with company and department strategic goals

    Participate in and/or oversee testing and implementation of various system enhancements and as part of larger ERP and Residuals system projects

    Basic Qualifications

    Director level candidates should have 10+ years of related industry experience, preferably with significant residuals experience

    Senior Director level candidates should have 12+ years of related industry experience, preferably with significant residuals

    Bachelors degree required, a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related area preferred

    Additional Qualifications

    Ability to interpret and apply talent contracts and/or collective bargaining agreements

    Self-starter, proactive, and analytical

    Possess critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues

    Strong oral and written communication skills

    Able to multitask and ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines

    Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 180,000.00.

    Candidates at the Director level can expect compensation within the range of $124,200 - $165,600.

    Candidates at the Senior Director level can expect compensation within the range of $139,500 - $180,000

    The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

    ~~~

    Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

    At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to 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. Paramount 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.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ~~~ as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling ~~~ or by sending an email to ~~~. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.