Business Operations Manager
6 days ago
Culver City
Business Operations Lead Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid) W2 Assignment Budgeted until 12/15/2026 Pay Rate: $70–73/HR About the Company Our client is a global entertainment leader that creates and distributes premium film, television, and digital content to audiences worldwide. Through innovative direct-to-consumer and business-to-business platforms, the organization delivers content experiences across connected TV, streaming, and emerging digital ecosystems. Position Overview The Business Operations Lead will play a critical role within a rapidly growing Consumer Platforms & Services organization that supports both B2B and direct-to-consumer business models, including AVOD, FAST, EST, and VOD offerings. This position serves as a key operational partner across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Commercial, and Accounting teams to ensure the successful execution, governance, and scalability of platform operations. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing financial operations, vendor governance, partner reporting, and cross-functional business processes within a digital media, streaming, or platform-based environment. Key Responsibilities Platform Operations Leadership • Lead operational governance across multiple platform business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial plans., • Serve as a central liaison across Product, Technology, Finance, Tax, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and external rights organizations., • Translate business strategies and commercial agreements into scalable operational workflows and execution plans., • Drive operational efficiencies and process improvements that support growth and scalability. Financial Operations & Forecast Management • Operationalize budgets, forecasts, and financial plans into day-to-day business execution., • Lead monthly revenue and expense pacing reviews, including variance analysis and risk assessment., • Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and forecasts., • Partner closely with Finance to support financial planning, reporting, and accrual processes. Vendor Management & Spend Governance • Manage vendor strategy, statement of work (SOW) development, and vendor execution., • Coordinate cross-functional approval processes involving Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Technology teams., • Drive vendor optimization initiatives and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies., • Ensure vendor engagements align with business priorities and budget objectives. Deal Operations & Partner Management • Oversee operational execution of commercial agreements and strategic partner relationships., • Track contractual obligations, payment terms, and reporting requirements., • Ensure compliance with financial, operational, and contractual commitments., • Translate new deals and partnerships into scalable operational and reporting workflows., • Review and validate advertising, transactional, and viewership reporting prior to distribution., • Manage partner inquiries related to reporting, payments, and operational performance., • Identify operational risks and implement process improvements that enhance scalability and efficiency. Transactional & Reporting Operations • Own transaction integrity across platform services and monetization models., • Lead revenue tracking, reconciliation, and reporting activities in partnership with Finance., • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of internal financial reports and partner-facing performance reporting., • Establish and maintain operational controls that support accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance. Tax, Royalty & Compliance Operations • Partner with Tax and Finance teams to support territory expansion and compliance initiatives., • Coordinate tax registration, reporting, and payment processes across domestic and international markets., • Manage operational execution of royalty and rights organization obligations, including reporting, calculations, and payments., • Ensure accuracy of royalty reporting, usage tracking, and reconciliations., • Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to evaluate and onboard new rights-management organizations and partners., • Maintain compliance with evolving regulatory, financial, and reporting requirements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field., • Proven experience managing budgets, forecasting, vendor spend, accruals, and financial reporting., • Strong understanding of streaming and digital platform business models, including AVOD, FAST, SVOD, EST, and transactional video services., • Experience managing vendor relationships, contract compliance, and operational workflows., • Knowledge of revenue-share calculations, royalty reporting, and transactional reconciliations., • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, Commercial, and Operations teams., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience within streaming, connected TV, digital distribution, entertainment technology, or media platforms., • Experience working with ERP, procurement, accounting, or financial management systems., • MBA or equivalent advanced business experience., • Familiarity with rights management organizations, royalty administration, and digital content monetization ecosystems.