Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
In the role of Lead Financial Business Analyst, you will report to the Director of Royalties.
This role will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office.
In this role, you will lead the intersection of Finance and Data by driving high-impact initiatives that improve financial data quality, governance, and reporting. You will partner with Finance, Accounting, and Data Engineering teams to design scalable data solutions aligned with IFRS standards and SOX compliance requirements. This role plays a critical part in enabling accurate financial insights and strengthening internal controls through robust data governance frameworks. Success will be measured by improvements in data integrity, audit readiness, and the effectiveness of finance data platforms.
Core Areas of Responsibility- Royalty and Content Accounting Data Ownership
- Maintain data integrity between contracts, royalty statements, and content accounting systems. .
- Financial Reporting & Compliance Alignment
- Ensure finance data structures and processes align with IFRS requirements and support accurate, timely financial reporting.
- SOX Controls Design & Execution
- Design, document, and evaluate SOX controls related to financial data flows; support control testing and remediation efforts.
- Data Architecture & Transformation
- Partner with data engineering and systems teams to design scalable finance data models, pipelines, and integrations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory
- Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Accounting, and Technology leaders, translating business needs into data and system requirements.
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
- You have 8+ years of experience in Finance, Finance Transformation, or Business Analysis with a strong focus on financial data.
- You possess deep knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality management, metadata, and stewardship frameworks.
- You have hands-on experience with IFRS reporting standards and their impact on financial data structures.
- You have experience designing, operating, and testing SOX controls, particularly in relation to financial systems and data processes.
- You have worked closely with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or similar).
- You have experience translating complex finance requirements into data models, business rules, and system specifications.
The Finance team is responsible for modernizing Crunchyroll's financial systems and data capabilities. The team partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, and Engineering to build scalable, compliant, and insight-driven finance solutions. This is a high-impact team operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, focused on improving data reliability, audit readiness, and decision-making capabilities across the organization.
Why you will love working at CrunchyrollIn addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in Finance, Finance Transformation, or Business Analysis with a strong focus on financial data
- Deep knowledge of data governance principles including data quality management, metadata, and stewardship frameworks
- Hands-on experience with IFRS reporting standards and their impact on financial data structures
- Experience designing, operating, and testing SOX controls related to financial systems and data processes
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or similar)
- Experience translating complex finance requirements into data models, business rules, and system specifications
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Healthcare Strength — Public materials outline medical, dental and vision coverage with mental‑health support, HSA/FSA options, EAP access, and even pet insurance in some offices. Feedback suggests wellness initiatives and on‑site gym or classes in certain locations further bolster the health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is advertised, and feedback suggests the match can be notable alongside performance bonuses. Together these elements provide meaningful retirement backing with additional financial incentives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible "use what you need" time‑off policy is highlighted alongside paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid volunteer time. Feedback suggests hybrid/WFH flexibility also contributes to overall time‑off usability.
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At Crunchyroll, we deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere. With the world’s largest anime streaming library, we connect fans to the stories, characters, and creators they love. But Crunchyroll is more than just a destination to watch anime—it's a global ecosystem where anime lives and breathes beyond the screen. From streaming and theatrical releases to merch, games, news, events, and music, we offer fans immersive experiences that celebrate anime culture in all its forms. Headquartered in the U.S. with teams and reach across the globe, Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan. This unique partnership gives us the power to scale globally while staying rooted in anime’s cultural origins, ensuring authenticity and access for fans everywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to champion that passion every day.
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