Manager, Production Finance

Our Client, an Entertainment/Streaming Service company, is looking for a Manager, Production Finance for their Los Angeles, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with other Executives to oversee our 3rd party production services companies, producers, and accountants.
• Communicate effectively with a range of Production Services companies with different areas of expertise.
• Work closely and collaboratively with numerous other teams including production, creative, business affairs, post production, content accounting, HR, labor relations, audit, treasury, and IT.
• Work with production services companies and show accountants on a day to day basis to drive accurate, complete and timely cost reporting, protecting and managing show assets and supporting production.
• Budget review, commentary, comparisons, and analysis.
• Manage the budget lock and tracking process.
• Analyze and track overages.
• Review and analysis of cost reports submitted by production companies.
• Manage the cash flow and funding processes, track and ensure receipt of tax incentives.
• Update production information in internal systems.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Adjust policies and procedures based on workflow changes and feedback.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years production finance and/or production accounting experience.
• Expertise in entertainment industry budgeting and cost tracking software.
• Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity with a focus on generating results.
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving and analysis utilizing
• financial applications.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Degree in accounting or finance preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities