VP, Finance
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Full Time Job
COMPANY: Independent Film Production Co.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position will be key member of the team and responsible for all typical Finance/Controller types of duties including, but not limited to, the day-to-day operations including banking, accounting and finance functions, assuring financial integrity of the company, preparing and presenting monthly & quarterly financial reports, and preparing participation statements.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
• Directly reports to COO
• There is a Controller/Accounting Clerk that reports to this position
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Day-to-day operating issues including financial, accounting and banking deals
• Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including coordination of annual audit
• Tax compliance including partnership, withholding, business and capital taxes
• Preparation of participation statements, development cost and status updates, guild payments and reporting and film ultimates
• Payroll
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Candidate will have approximately 10 years of experience in finance with public accounting firm or directly applicable entertainment (film and television production and distribution) experience.
• Background in entertainment: film, television, with an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as applied in the entertainment industry including financial statement disclosures and notes
• Tax compliance experience is a definite asset
• Working knowledge of production accounting is important but not critical
• Single picture finance experience is very helpful including completion bonds and foreign sales
• Prior audit experience is a definite asset
• Open and straightforward operating style; someone with a natural and effective collaboration approach; hands on team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Limitless amount of energy and creativity & enjoys working in fast-paced environment
• Experience with a rights management system is an asset
• Must have experience with QuickBooks
• Any experience with UK Vat, GAAP accounting would be a bonus
EDUCATION:
• Undergraduate degree required and CPA a + but not necessary