Title: Manager, Production Finance
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Overview:
This Production Finance Manager position will be based in our Los Angeles office supporting the
Production Finance executives and working primarily with US based production services
companies. This role will support the Live Sports and Entertainment creative content team.
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.