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Los Angeles
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Experience
Experience
Boston, MA
Manager, Production Finance
Boston, MA
Cassin-Crooks
Boston, MA
Manager, Production Finance
- Processing of payments via SAP in lieu of 3rd Party Accounting software during development and pre-production
- Manage all Tax Credit, Internal and Guild audits (SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, MPI)
- Working knowledge of industry union and guild rates and regulations
- Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws
- Point person for all Guild Audits i.e. WGA, DGA, MPI. Manages the audit process and decides what company documents to provide to the guilds
- Working knowledge of Industry Production Accounting software PSL, Vista etc
- Work with VP/Director of Production Finance, Production Executives and Production Accountants in Post to finalize show costs
Houston, TX
Senior Analyst, Local Production Finance
Houston, TX
Watsica, Jones and O'Connell
Houston, TX
Senior Analyst, Local Production Finance
- Assist in ensuring accurate processing, recording and reporting of payment requests for LP investments and participations payments
- Prepare weekly updates of slate profits for Executive Management
- Works with the Vice President in the preparation of business plans and ad hoc financial models
- Other duties and special projects, including research, ad-hoc analyses and Executive Presentations, as may be determined and assigned by management
- Assists in all aspects of local production finance (including preparation of greenlight PLs) for territories that do not have dedicated Local Production finance staff
- Works with the Vice President in the consolidation of Time Warner Plan submissions from the territories
- Assist in all aspects of local production finance (including preparation of greenlight PLs) for territories that do not have dedicated LP finance staff
present
Phoenix, AZ
Director, Production Finance
Phoenix, AZ
Predovic LLC
present
Phoenix, AZ
Director, Production Finance
present
- Create and continue development of estimating techniques with template budgets and new modalities to provide tracking efficiencies and process improvements
- Create and continue to develop estimating techniques and new methodologies to provide tracking efficiencies and process improvements
- Liaise with Production and Finance teams to maintain fiscal efficiencies for our Network and non-Network programs as well as projects in development
- Manage production incentive workflow and ensure receipt of tax credits or cash
- Supervise Manager and Production Deal Analyst, and manages wrap process after Production Accountant is no longer on staff
- Manage production incentive workflow on shows that have completed photography
- Manage production accounting life cycle from development through post production for in-house and 3rd parties productions
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Skills
Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work and remain detail oriented
- Advanced knowledge of production subsidies and tax credits
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational and forecasting skills
- SAP knowledge
- Management of episodic Television budgeting process in partnership with Creative and Production executives from pre-Greenlight scenarios to Locked Budgets
- Advanced Excel, Movie Magic Budgeting, Vista and PSL
- B.A./B.S
- 4+ years - production accounting experience
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
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Director Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Directs the production funding processes from end to end
- Audits, compares show requests against cash flows
- Prepares, submits all funding requests to corporate
- Reconciles all funding between production and corporate
- Reviews SAP Y-bill activity and liaises with project accountants; submits to productions
- Oversee preparation of production incentive filings for all entities, regions
- Manages ACA compliance for all productions
- Provides support to VP, Production Finance by acting as Jr. Finance Executive on one of the several active projects. Train up to independent oversight of one feature project per year in future years
- Oversees the preparation of weekly management reporting
- Assists VP, Production Finance in the preparation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts
- Responsible for continual evaluation of policy and procedure based on necessary compliance, audit review and periodic changes in the location environment
- Responsible for ensuring compliance training is completed by all location accounting staff
- Completes special projects as assigned
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Director Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Individual will supervise production finance’s role and responsibilities in the budget and estimate cycles as well as the monthly financial close cycle including variance analysis, tracking commitments, updating EFC’s and reconciling production cash disbursements and receipts
- Coordinate with business analyst to forecast and evaluate the impact of production schedules, license fee commitments, breakage and co-production deals on EFC’s and cash flow
- Responsible for cash receipts management, including tracking foreign exchange gain/loss, co-production partner reimbursement, loans receivables and international and multi-state tax credit incentives
- Manage the wire transfer process for production funding, co-production payments, license fees and breakage for series, specials and documentaries
- Responsible for responding to auditor requests for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance & quarterly financial reviews
- Responsible for responding to tax package requests from the tax department
- Responsible for tracking and recording product placement deals
- Act as production finance liaison on assigned original series productions with business affairs, production and corporate finance. Review weekly cost reports, cash flow funding and final cost statements and utilize experience to recommend financial and operational solutions and improvements
- Direct outside production accountants and production service companies to ensure that all guild rules/guidelines, labor and payroll rules are being followed and transactions accurately recorded
- Supervise and approve the initial set-up of assigned productions, including payroll software, bank account, accounting ledger and various guarantees to vendors
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Production Finance Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Strong working knowledge of accounting for episodic TV shows and/or previous experience in corporate accounting/finance setting preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills preferred
- Efficiency, speed, accuracy, pro-active approach to job, and excellent people skills essential
- Improvement oriented and innovative perspective a plus
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Production Finance MBA Intern, Studios Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide financial analysis related to historical trends, production spending forecasting, domestic and international production incentives and feature film budgeting
- Assist executives in day-to-day production finance activities
- MBA students with a focus in finance
- Strong quantitative and written skills
- Proficient in Excel including financial modeling
- Passion for the film industry
- Available full-time for a period of 12 weeks during the summer
- Able to secure housing and transportation (Positions are located in Burbank, CA)
- Previous entertainment industry experience
- Previous experience in film or television production
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Intern, Theatrical Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship
- Experience in the entertainment field preferred
- PC skills required – strong knowledge of Excel required
- Ability to communicate effectively with executives and members of the creative community
- Ability to research and coordinate various projects, and identify resources
- Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage
- Knowledge of report, letter, etc. format
- Interest in finance as well as music/film industry required
- Must have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn about all facets of the entertainment industry
- Must have the ability to work under time constraints
- Must be well organized and have good attention to detail
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Senior Analyst, Local Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Review ultimate submissions for accuracy and load data to Ultimates system
- Responsible for addressing and reporting system issues identified by the territories or local production team. Facilitates resolution and keeps territories and management advised of the status. Assists in testing system enhancements and upgrades. These enhancements and upgrades require sign-off by the system users. BW is enhanced on a recurrent basis
- Prepare weekly updates of slate profits for Executive Management
- Request MPMs for all Local Production pictures and set-up picture in Budget system
- Review and load picture attribute information to Ultimates and Budget system
- Prepare monthly WHE and WITV actual results and provide to the territories
- Review participations expense and film cost amortization and ensure costs are recorded in accordance with SOP including preparing the quarterly reconciliation of capitalized film costs
- Coordinate key local production dates with territories
- Consolidate and review Time Warner Plan submissions from territories
- Assist in all aspects of local production finance (including preparation of greenlight PLs) for territories that do not have dedicated LP finance staff
- Assist in the preparation of business plans and ad hoc financial models
- Assist in ensuring accurate processing, recording and reporting of payment requests for LP investments and participations payments
- Prepare and consolidate cash budget for monthly forecasts and major budget cycles for local productions and international acquisitions
- Other duties and special projects, including research, ad-hoc analyses and Executive Presentations, as may be determined and assigned by management
- 3-5 years related work experience required
- Foreign or film accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of personal computers required; proficient in Microsoft Windows XP based software, including Excel and Word
- Knowledge of SAP, Access, Essbase and Hyperion is a plus
- Analytical skills are required
- Must have intermediate to advanced level Excel skills
- Must have ability to interface effectively with foreign and home office personnel as necessary
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work independently to meet deadlines within time constraints
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage pre-production accounting for all FXP shows and handle logistics for the shows. This includes selecting Banks and setting up one- three accounts, setting up the writer’s room, and regular initial show set up. Supervises the Production Financial Analyst in the areas of show set up, obtaining insurance and approving ATL payment schedules
- Facilitate the commencement of show’s production accounting operations
- Collaborate with VP/Director of Production Finance, Production Executives and Production Accountants to review and resolve outstanding show costs and trial balance issues and issue final cost reports
- Wrapping out shows that have completed production
- Implement and control all funding/bank reconciliations and ATL reconciliations for all FXP shows to ensure studio funds are accounted for, and payments to ATL personnel are accurate
- Ensure studio controls are in place
- Point person for all Guild Audits i.e. WGA, DGA, MPI. Manages the audit process and decides what company documents to provide to the guilds
- Manage all bi-weekly funding requests received from production against cash flow/budget
- Ensure disbursement of necessary funding to all production
- Oversee all FXP bank account balances controlled by 3rd party and provide upper management with a monthly report of bank accounts status. Manage cash flow and approve
- Ensure company is not over funding. Closes bank accounts that are no longer needed
- Interpret co-production license agreements to create license fee payment schedules. Work with co-producing partners and BA to verify payment accuracy on deficit billings, License Fees and breakage
- Ensure co-production partners are paid accurately and timely; ensure FXP is not being over-billed; ensure corporate budgets are in line with actual production assumptions
- Enforce accounting policies and procedures on productions and recommend any improvements to upper management
- Ensure controls are being followed by production accounting staff
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Dir, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Budgeting and costing experience in movie magic and global vista
- Moderate excel skills
- Self-motivated and able to handle and prioritize multi ple tasks in order to meet deadlines
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- BA/BS – Accounting, Finance or Business preferred; 5+ years of experience in Production accounting/finance preferred
- Detail oriented and organized, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, must be able to multitask and be a team player
- Strong MS Office skills required, with an emphasis on Excel; Vista, PSL, and Movie Magic Budgeting preferred
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare and maintain detailed financial budgets and forecasts
- Prepare detail reconciliations of SAP Actuals to detailed Production Forecasts
- Prepare reconciliations of financial forecasts to actual results from Essbase to SAP
- Support the production finance team with preparing and budgets, forecasts and analysis in support of the production finance and management teams
- Support long term planning effort
- Work and communicate collaboratively across groups and divisions within Warner Bros Home Entertainment
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Dir Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- At least 10 years in animation experience
- Deep understanding union working conditions
- Supervising experience
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Liaise with Production and Finance teams to maintain fiscal efficiencies for our Network and non-Network programs as well as projects in development
- Provide consulting services for finance and field production accountants on a daily basis
- Assist in the selection and hiring of Accountants for various pilots and series
- Stay up-to-date and informed on union regulations and area specific labor pools
- Create and continue development of estimating techniques with template budgets and new modalities to provide tracking efficiencies and process improvements
- Understand and be proficient in reconciling all ABCS production accountant’s pattern and amort budgets on a seasonal basis as well as review all pilot budget throughout the year
- Mentor and educate associates and finance executives of various aspects of production finance and estimating/budgeting
- When required serve as a Finance Executive for current shows and pilots
- Thorough knowledge of state and international tax incentive laws and credits to provide Senior management with the latest tax incentive analysis as to the best location to capture the highest return of rebates and tax credits to the company
- Full knowledge of Movie Magic Budgeting
- Excellent writing and speaking skills
- Minimum 10 years production accounting/finance experience with at least 5 years in a Lead Accountant role
- Understand the nuances between Network 1 Hr. Dramas, Comedies and Multi-Camera pilots and series
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Coordinate and manage pre-production finance and accounting inclusive of detail budget review and sign-off, payroll/accounting systems set up, production cash flow and third party production set-up
- Review and analyze all weekly production finance deliverables including: ledger bibles, cost reports, balance sheets, check registers, positive pay reports, purchase orders, bank reconciliations, insurance claims and corporate chargebacks to ensure accuracy and strict policy adherence
- Work with show accountants on a daily basis to support production by delivering accurate and timely cost reporting; alerting to overages and protecting and managing show assets for in-house and third party productions
- Manage and review post production accounting functions for in-house and third party productions
- Assist Director with preparation for weekly slate meetings and monthly spend reviews by providing accurate data for project analysis
- Assist with corporate reporting inclusive of month end close, balance sheet reconciliations; budgeting/forecasting for spend; offline schedules and year end reporting
- Ensure adherence to all production accounting policies and procedures/best practices
- Sound judgment, business acumen, influencing skills and the experience, confidence and stature to effectively address issues
- Willing to learn Vista 5
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage production accounting life cycle from development through post production for in-house and 3rd parties productions
- Create and continue to develop estimating techniques and new methodologies to provide tracking efficiencies and process improvements
- Management review of production budgets, cost reports, overages, hot costs, trial balances, and bank reconciliations prepared by show accountants for in-house and third party productions
- Manage production incentive workflow and ensure receipt of tax credits or cash
- Provide Senior management with the latest tax incentive analysis as to the best location to capture the highest return of rebates and tax credits to the company
- Oversee corporate reporting inclusive of month end close, balance sheet reconciliations; budgeting/forecasting for spend; offline schedules and year end reporting
- Facilitate desk and field audits for production cost verification and operational audits, review work flows and organizational abilities and effectiveness of accounting staff
- Research, develop and test new technologies that provide the next generation of production finance tools and determine how and when to best incorporate into the production accounting workflow
- Assist in the selection and hiring of accounting staff (staff and project based employees)
- Liaise with HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Global Sourcing, IT to ensure production finance policies and procedures are current and effectively implemented on our productions
- 10+ years of significant experience in production accounting in television and/or motion picture and leading a diverse team
- Must understand the nuances of 1 hour and ½ hour scripted, unscripted, multi-cam, single cam, etc
- Possess thorough knowledge of state and international tax incentive laws and credits
- Exhibits a willingness to be adaptable as well as flexible and demonstrate a desire to operate in a dynamic environment
- Effective at partnering with internal and external clients in order to obtain key information
- Willingness to learn Vista 5
- #LI-MV1
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Director, Production Finance, Bet Resume Examples & Samples
- Department heads, unit production managers, producers and accountants
- Assist with facilitating desk and field audits for production cost verification and operational audits, review work flows and organizational abilities and effectiveness of accounting staff
- Assist in the selection and hiring of Accountants for development, pilots and series
- Facilitate the training and mentoring of production accounting staff
- Liaise with Production Management, HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Global Sourcing, IT to ensure production finance policies and procedures are current and effectively implemented on our productions
- Develop relationships with Film Commissioners, CPA audit firms, Accountants, Producers and Payroll Companies to build resources and networks from which to gather industry information and help ensure all production finance processes are current, reasonable and timely
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or the equivalent or relevant experience
- 5+ years of significant experience in production accounting in television and/or motion picture and leading a diverse team
- Additional Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Possess strong analytical skills necessary to identify issues and recommend solutions
- Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite and Applications, Global Vista, PSL, Movie Magic Budgeting, SAP
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Work directly with the VP, Production Finance to oversee financial aspects of live-action feature films throughout development and production
- Develop budgets and cash flows for shows in development and pre-production
- Responsible for financial modeling for multiple scenarios in business decision support
- Responsible for forecasting, planning and analysis of Marvel Studio productions
- Develop internal company reports to senior studio executives
- Partner with Production to monitor the onboarding of crew members for productions throughout development and prep
- Processing of payments via SAP in lieu of 3rd Party Accounting software during development and pre-production
- Production currency purchases, including working with International Treasury team to track currency hedges, and oversee currency reconciliation
- Submit tax incentive applications and monitor submissions and returns during the shoot period. Reconcile interim payments to cash flow
- Partner with Legal, Tax, Physical Production, and Business Affairs regarding corporation production structure and related production issues
- Set up and manage production bank accounts, including initiation of wire transfers, production funding, bank signatories, etc
- Manage special projects and ad hoc reports as needed
- Production related experience required
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ATV Director of Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop show (Films, Pilots, Series, Digital long & short form) budgets to accurately reflect estimated net costs in a timely manner. Must understand and be able to break down a script for budgeting
- Implement and disseminate Guild and Union rates and fringes including but not limited to Area Standards, Background jurisdictions, current fringe rates and best industry practices
- Vetting of budgets submitted from outside sources. Understanding Guild rates and fringes, insuring tax incentive lines for labor or non-labor have been properly flagged, insuring fringes are properly reflected and that travel has been calculated accurately, etc
- Vet, hire and oversee production accountants and accounting staff
- Initiate, implement and audit financial policies and procedures
- Set-up bank accounts and prepare tax credit applications
- Collaborate on foreign exchange buys and track rates for maximum financial benefits
- Minimum five years experience as a production accountant
- Must be able to multi-task, handle multiple productions and proficient with budgeting, scheduling and Excel
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Ability to develop external relationships within the entertainment community and with senior executives
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve in a collegial environment
- A passionate commitment to quality entertainment
- Must be proficient in several areas of production finance and able to answer questions or inquiries in relation to budgets
- Candidate must have and cultivate relationships with accountants, line producers and business leads
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience as a location accountant with extensive travel
- Understanding and execution with PSL, Global Vista and Movie Magic
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Production Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Liaise with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Client Engagement, Business Affairs and vendors to ensure production finance policies and procedures are effectively implemented on our productions
- Review production budgets
- Monitor production schedule for multiple clients
- Ensure that vendor documentation is complete and accurate
- Assist in PO creation
- Work with billing team to make sure client has been billed
- Procure vendor invoices and see that payment is on schedule to be able to begin production
- Must be self-motivated, resourceful, dedicated, hardworking, focused and strive for only the highest level of professionalism, consistency, accuracy and completeness
- Identify problem area as quickly as possible including breakdown in communication between departments, producers and accountants
- Understand the complexities of client productions including talent, photography, etc
- Solution focused
- Ability to understand and articulate issues using creative, production or financial context
- 2+ years in accounting
- College degree in accounting or finance is preferred
- Proficient with MS Office
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Oversee pre and post-production accounting on FXP shows, from show setup to wrap
- Supervise Manager and Production Deal Analyst, and manages wrap process after Production Accountant is no longer on staff
- Manage financial oversight of Overall/First Look deals, which includes overseeing monthly WGA contributions (calculation, adherence to guild caps, communications with Payroll), monthly reporting for FX management, corresponding with productions and co-producing partners to bill back recoupable projects, and forecasting write-offs of un-recouped balances for FX Finance
- Reconcile and approve all co-production deficit billing and all co-production and licensed show license fees and breakage invoices based on contract interpretation and communications with Business Affairs
- Daily interaction with show Production Accountants to identify and address any problem areas, as well as ensure accurate cost reports are submitted in a timely manner
- Manage production incentive workflow on shows that have completed photography
- Communicate daily with internal Production and Business Affairs departments on production related matters, to resolve any payment issues and help clarify questions about payment instructions
- Review domestic and foreign cash flow and funding requirements against production budgets
- Conduct production spot audits, and amend production accounting manual for updated protocols to ensure compliance with FNG and 21CF policies
- Manage production cash flow related to LRP/Corp Budgets and Forecast
- Four year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
- Minimum 7 years of finance experience required, including a minimum of 5 years of Production Finance experience and at least 4 years of management experience
- Must have experience in understanding and interpreting ATL contracts and knowledge of guilds
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills
- Must be organized, able to multitask and be a team player
- Strong MS Office skills required, with an emphasis on Excel
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HBO Manager, Budgeting & Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Create and maintain budgets for various television projects including: series, movies, mini-series and variety programming
- Develop and maintain template budgets, rate cards, fringe tables and other required budgeting tools
- Maintenance of weekly budgeting reports
- Tracking of current tax incentive rules and requirements
- Special projects, as required
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitor production bank accounts as it relates to status, structure, balances, etc
- Oversee early development and pre-production payment process
- Liaise with Treasury, Accounts Payable and Payroll on miscellaneous production banking and payment issues
- Review and oversee bank reconciliation process for corporate production bank accounts
- Assist in managing the closing process of productions
- Liaise with auditors for third-party audits related to co-financing agreements
- Responsible for working with and liaising with Production Accountants, Post Accounting, Tax
- Perform various special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed for senior management. Additional responsibilities as assigned or requested
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage pre-production accounting for all FXP shows, which includes supervising the Production Financial Analyst
- Work with VP/Director of Production Finance, Production Executives and Production Accountants in Post to finalize show costs
- Wrap out shows that have completed production
- Oversee all funding/bank reconciliations and ATL reconciliations for all FXP shows to ensure studio funds are accounted for, and payments to ATL personnel are accurate
- Ensure co-production partners are paid accurately and timely; FXP is not being over-billed and corporate budgets are in line with actual production assumptions
- Oversee all FXP bank account balances controlled by 3rd party and provide upper management with a monthly report of bank accounts status
- Close bank accounts that are no longer needed
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Head of Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related
- MBA or graduate degree preferred
- Must have 8 – 10 years’ experience in similar role with progressively increased responsibilities
- Must have leadership experience managing and developing staff
- Experience as a Financial Controller/Lead accountant for scripted series television
- International production experience/knowledge essential
- Experience working within a Studio and/or Network environment
- Knowledge of current tax incentive programs, domestic and abroad
- Must have strong understanding of union and guild agreements
- Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure and time sensitive environment
- Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with show runners, talent, network executives, etc
- Familiarity with production insurance, both foreign and domestic
- Ability to draw on existing relationships within the industry
- Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
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Director of Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop a business partner relationship with key studio executives (MD’s, EP’s, HOP’s) and provide valuable business analysis to track business performance and drive profitability
- Work closely with production executives and line producers during the production budgeting phase, prior to green light. Review expenses with the line producer during production and at the completion of production
- Responsible for all financial and administrative support
- Manage all division reporting and the month-end close process
- Develop and maintain the budget and other mid-year forecasts
- Develop and lead operating review conversations on behalf of the business
- Support business owners with short and long term strategic planning
- Develop tactical, strategic, and operational plans to achieve both short and long term goals
- Provide profit & loss analysis on existing and new business opportunities
- Review and approve expenses and billings
- Develop and maintain reports and metrics
- Hire, mentor and review staff
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- 10+ years of supervisory management experience, preferred
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in the Entertainment Industry with a focus in production
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a manager at a studio overseeing show accountants, production budgets and cost reporting
- Proven ability to create and lead strategic financial plans
- Ability to successfully work in a fast paced, high stress environment
- Self-starter that can work independently with minimal supervision
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Production Finance Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Code invoices & manage departmental invoice approval process
- Research and respond to vendor or departmental payment inquiries
- Code, reconcile, and review expense reports for accuracy & completeness
- Maintain freelance rate sheets
- Work alongside the Production & Finance Teams playing a key role in cost management
- Create Open Items List and research outstanding items
- Prepare On Hold List and follow up on outstanding invoices
- Assist Production Accounting Manager with special projects (as needed)
- Prepare and process weekly timecards and start paperwork for production/programming freelancer payroll
- Coordinating heavy volumes of deal memo’s for non-staff production personnel
- Obtain department credit card statements and reconcile to receipts and approvals
- Assist Production Accounting Manager with monthly forecasts
- Maintain yearly rights/licenses fee schedules
- Assist with annual VAT submission (as needed)
- 1-2 years’ experience in Production Accounting or Finance
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Experience with Great Plains Project Cost Software or similar major production accounting software
- Experience with live events and/or professional sports a plus
- Ability to solve problems, deal with difficult personalities, act with discretion
- Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Educational background with accounting/finance, or business
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Spectrum Intern Sony Pictures Animation Production Finance Fall Resume Examples & Samples
- Improved excel and access skills
- Improved financial presentation skills
- Deeper understanding of visual effects and animation pipeline
- Exposure to senior staff meetings
- Improved understanding of cost accounting and general ledger operations
- Improved general business acumen
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Senior Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the preparation, analyze and reporting of by title production ultimates which are maintained by the financial publishing team in the division’s ultimates database
- Manage and participate in the preparation of production budgets and forecasts. Analyze and communicate production budgets and forecasts to the executive team
- Participate in and support the division’s green light process
- Manage the Adaptive system which includes oversight of future system enhancements, responsibility for routine administration and maintenance. Drive adoption and optimization of Adaptive to maximize the value of the system
- Partner with producers on internal and external production budgets to facilitate management and early warning of cost over runs and release delays. Produce and forward monthly management reports for production management team along with variance explanations
- Manage the review and reconciliation of actuals in SAP and Essbase applications. Manage adjustment/correction process with Essbase database manager
- Work and communicate collaboratively across groups and divisions within Warner Bros Home Entertainment and Warner Bros Corporate
- Manage monthly and quarterly accounting close process for San Fransisco, Monolith and NetherRealm studios. Supervise accounting manager and seek opportunities to streamline close process
- Supervise and motivate a team of two mangers. Identify development opportunities and needs for VP
- Perform under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
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Senior Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- 6+ years experience in finance/accounting or combination of accounting and business with a significant portion in the film and television production industry
- Experience implementing and improving business process and systems
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced knowledge of various production accounting software: MediaWeb, Vista, PSL, Ease
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and database management
- Must be able to work independently and team up with various divisions
- Able to earn the trust and respect of clients and coworkers
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Production Finance Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field is strongly preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years experience
- Improvement-oriented and innovative perspective a plus
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Senior Analyst, Local Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Reviews territory ultimate submissions for accuracy
- Responsible for addressing and reporting system issues identified by the territories or the local production team. Facilitates resolution and keeps territories and management advised of the status
- Prepares weekly updates of slate profits for Executive Management
- Requests film product numbers for all Local Production pictures and sets-up pictures in the Budget system
- Reviews and loads picture attribute information to Ultimates and Budget system
- Coordinates key local production reporting calendar
- Works with the Vice President in the consolidation of Time Warner Plan submissions from the territories
- Assists in all aspects of local production finance (including preparation of greenlight PLs) for territories that do not have dedicated Local Production finance staff
- Works with the Vice President in the preparation of business plans and ad hoc financial models
- Ensures accurate processing, recording and reporting of payment requests for Local Production investments and participations payments
- Prepares the consolidation of cash budget for monthly forecasts and major budget cycles for local productions and international acquisitions
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Senior Manager Production Finance Ca Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the fiscal management of the production accounting life cycle from development through audit for original, co-finance and acquired network programming
- Facilitate and manage pre-production finance and accounting inclusive of pre-funding, greenlight approval, internal project and production company set-up, budget review, production cash flow and payroll/accounting system set-up
- Management review and analyze of all weekly production finance deliverables including: cost reports, overages, hot costs, ledger bibles, balance sheets, check registers, and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and strict policy compliance
- Responsible for ensuring all network paid costs and production advances are recorded in the production balance sheet and general ledger
- Manage production incentive workflow, including but not limited to applications, audits, qualified expense tracking, ensure receipt of tax credits or cash and assist with tax incentive analysis to determine the best location to capture the highest return of rebates and tax credits to the network
- Coordinate desk and field audits for production cost verification and operational audits
- Assist in the selection and hiring of freelance production accountants
- Provide financial support to Production Management Executives by monitoring the progression of production and providing real-time resolutions for any financial issues
- Actively engage with HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Global Sourcing, IT to ensure production finance policies and procedures are current and effectively implemented on our productions
- Identify cost/spend trends through historical data, financial analysis and budgets
- Liaise with Production Management and Global Sourcing teams to identify cost efficiencies for production cycle
- Keep abreast of current and changing industry trends, evolving technologies and production incentives
- Plan and perform special projects
- Minimum of 7 years of significant experience in production accounting in television and/or motion picture and leading a diverse team
- Must have in-depth knowledge of television and motion picture finance and accounting practices
- Understand state and international tax incentive laws and credits
- Demonstrate ability to operate in a dynamic corporate environment and work under pressure in a positive manner
- Strong analytical skills mandatory to identify issues and recommend solutions
- Possess organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Passionate and willingness to learn
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Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree
- 4+ years experience in finance/accounting or combination of accounting and business with a significant portion in the film and television production industry
- Ability to effectively research, conclude on and communicate technical accounting topics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams effectively across business lines
- Highly motivated, analytical, proactive and self-sufficient
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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VP Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Extensive Production Finance experience including leading a team of production finance professionals
- Experience with both union and non-union shows in a variety of formats
- Ability to operate successfully in a dynamic environment
- Ability to embrace and lead change
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Oversee pre and post-production accounting on FXP shows. Manage wrap process after Production Accountant is no longer on staff
- Manage financial oversight of Overall/First Look deals, including monthly WGA contributions (calculation, adherence to guild caps, communications with Payroll), monthly reporting for FX management, corresponding with productions and co-producing partners to bill back recoupable projects, and forecasting write-offs of un-recouped balances for FX Finance
- Communicate daily with internal Production and Business Affairs departments on production related matters, to resolve any payment or guild issues and help clarify questions about payment instructions
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Production Finance Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Work directly with the Production Finance Leads (head finance person on each film) in the overall accounting, budgeting, forecasting and scheduling of a film or other ancillary project; take direction from Finance Leads on a regular basis
- Create models to aid in ad-hoc analyses and generate presentations to illustrate findings
- Prepare weekly cost reports, including cost-to-date and cost-to-completion estimates
- Reconcile monthly cash flows and drive variance analysis
- Support film cost accounting by assigning charge codes and ensuring accurate entries through weekly audits
- Provide production trend analysis through utilization of show metrics and/or cross-show metrics data
- Analyze and support the Post Production, Music and Non-labor sub-budgets through the creation of cost tracking templates
- Update weekly departmental progress against the production schedule and productivity assumptions
- Generate reports from the production tracking database and review for accuracy
- Work with Animation Studios Finance leadership to provide accurate data to executive management
- Prepare accounting journals as needed
- Run and review SAP reports
- Minimum 2-4 years financial analysis, business planning, general accounting, or relevant experience
- Strong background in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA
- Self-starter who can work independently and in a collaborative team setting
- Flexible nature with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Diligent attention to detail
- A natural curiosity and desire to learn
- Comfortable with new Technology
- Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
- Ability to interact with individuals and groups across operational and artistic departments
- Passion for the entertainment industry and animation
- Experience in film, animation or entertainment-related field preferred
- Tableau or other data visualization tool
- SAP or related system experience a plus
- BA or BS degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or other quantitative discipline
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Coordinate set-up and wrap of series productions
- Supervise production accountants and production service companies to ensure that Showtime’s accounting policies and procedures are followed
- Monitor productions to ensure proper guild accounting including labor rates, pension health & welfare contributions, overtime, vacation & holiday pay
- Provide guidance on complex multi-state and international tax incentive structures in multi-currency environments, audit for compliance and oversee tax credit application process
- Provide guidance on payroll tax and labor work issues in multi-state and international production environments
- Coordinate location production audits to ensure that all Showtime and SOX policies and procedures are being followed
- Coordinate with and advise production and business affairs during the budgeting and estimating process for each series
- Lead weekly production cost report meetings with internal executives, producers and accountants
- Review production funding and cash flow schedules
- Manage the regularly scheduled corporate ledger reconciliations
- Resolve guild inquiries
- Liaise with production bank and payroll service representatives
- Facilitate various internal and external financial audit requests
- Coordinate and supervise 1099 process
- Track and supervise production assets
- Bachelors Degree is required
- Candidate must have at least 5 years production accounting or production finance experience
- Knowledge of Classic Vista, Global Vista, Smart Accounting (formerly Ease Accounting), Movie Magic Budgeting and payroll processing is preferred
- Ideal candidate will have supervisory experience
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Production Finance Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare tax credit breakdowns and financing plans, as required
- Review and coordinate funding, distribution and broadcast license agreements with legal, sales, finance and other eOne departments
- Review, analyze and interpret provincial, federal and, if required, international guidelines, policies, and regulations with regard to financing plans, funding applications, license agreements, etc
- Prepare, submit and close: funding, tax credit, CRTC , and Telefilm treaty co-production applications on assigned projects
- Coordinate interim financing documentation
- Liaise with co-producers and other eOne departments including accounting, production, marketing, legal, and sales on all production related matters to ensure structural compliance
- Track interim cost reports on projects to ensure spend and eligibility remain on track
- Review production credits and draft production audit
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Review all Budget and EFC in all formats
- Supervise and support Production Accounting staff
- Update and Maintain ABC Studios data (Consolidated Prod Status & Budget Tracker
- Assist Finance Executives with production tax and labor incentive programs
- Support Production Accountant and help resolve show level production accounting issues and corp. payment issues
- Attend production related meetings and offer input when necessary
- Work with Production Executives to manage and facilitate show needs
- Work with Finance Executives and Legal Department to facilitate ATL payments and deal making
- Interact with labor relations to resolve labor issues
- Follow and confirm successful accounting closure on assigned projects
- Manage all SAP interfaces and reconciliation process
- Review and administrate company policy and procedures
- Devise and recommend cost cutting measures
- Participate in Weekly Production meetings and Production Executive meetings to better understand current projects and offer financial process assistance when necessary
- Interview Production Accountants for assigned projects
- Review corporately paid cost through SAP
- Assist Finance Executives in the preparation of various analysis i.e Shutdown, Back 9 comparisons, EFC variances
- Review cash flows and cash funding requests
- Assist Finance Executives in routing of Budgets and approved overage forms for proper approval
- Prepare miscellaneous analysis to allow senior management the ability to make informed decisions
- Minimum 2 years production accounting experience
- Managerial abilities
- Working knowledge of industry union and guild rates and regulations
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to problem solve complex and timely production issues
- Familiarity with all levels of talent contract
- Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws
- MMB Budget skills
- Working knowledge of Industry Production Accounting software PSL, Vista etc
- Software Knowledge: Excel, Word
- Related 4 year college degree
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Management of episodic Television budgeting process in partnership with Creative and Production executives from pre-Greenlight scenarios to Locked Budgets
- Hiring and management of all production accounting Controllers/Accountants and their respective staffs
- Management of all production domestic and international tax/labor incentives from budgeting process to final financial delivery from state/region and respective sale when applicable
- Partnership with Controllers/Accountants in preparation of weekly calls with producers and internal management of current financial position
- Responsible for managing all audit requirements for guilds, territory incentives and internally defined accounting process & procedures
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in production accounting of episodic Television or Film
- Working knowledge of guild & union agreements (WGA, SAG-AFTRA, DGA, etc.)
- Advanced experience with Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling application
- Experience with SmartAccounting (aka Ease) production accounting software
- Intermediate to advanced experience in all Microsoft Office applications but specifically Excel
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Director, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage weekly EFC and cost accounting for film titles Manage film tax credit applications, filings and collections
- Analyze and track progress of productions, provide insight into potential areas of risk and opportunity
- Manage freelance production accounting staff and ensure studio policies and procedures are adhered to
- Assist with cash requirements and budget targets to support quarterly and year end reporting
- B.A./B.S
- 4+ years - production accounting experience
- Advanced Excel, Movie Magic Budgeting, Vista and PSL
- Advanced knowledge of production subsidies and tax credits
- Excellent analytical, organizational and forecasting skills
- Deep understanding of production cycles
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Manager, Production Finance Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage pre-production accounting for all FXP shows, including supervising the Production Finance Analyst to facilitate the commencement of show’s production accounting operations
- Collaborate with VP and Director of Production Finance, Production Executives and Production Accountants in overseeing the entire post process including records management, show turnover, post-production accounting and issuing final costs
- Serve as the Finance Executive for assigned shows in production, acting as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise, enforcing accounting policies and procedures, recommending any improvements to upper management, and conducting spot audits
- Oversee ATL reconciliations for all FXP shows to ensure proper studio controls are in place, and payments to ATL personnel are accurate and timely
- Manage all Tax Credit, Internal and Guild audits (SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, MPI)
- Manage various ad hoc projects (e.g., providing quarterly tax credit report to tax department, 1099 processes for all FXP shows annually)
- Oversee various banking/treasury functions (e.g., processing pos pay exceptions, E1 depository reconciliations, new account set-up, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in production accounting/finance preferred
- Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to multitask
- Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills required
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with internal/external partners
- Must be comfortable working in a corporate environment, and also possess a solid understanding of production
