Tennis Channel's Senior Accountant for Operations and Core Services serves as operational business manager for Tennis Channel and is a key liaison between Tennis Channel Production Finance, Tennis Channel operational departments, and Corporate shared services teams. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage and improve Tennis Channel Finance core services workflows: accounts payable, freelance payroll, and receivables related to FAST channel / new business / production billbacks
• Serve as operational business manager/key point of contact for Tennis Channel Production Finance and new business department leaders
• Manage the Tennis Channel side of the corporate payable workflow in concert with Corporate shared services groups:
• Ensure efficient and timely payment of programming rights fees and other key payables
• Manage monthly expense accrual process
• Manage prepaid amortization process
• Perform actuals to budget variance analysis

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• C.P.A. or masters degree preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a production or start-up environment
• Production Accounting experience preferred
• Entertainment or Sports experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, including ability to write proficient emails to upper/mid management
• Strong organizational skills, including using task lists and project planning schedules.