VP Finance, Creative Services
Deluxe Entertainment
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/11/2014 1:36:00 PM PST
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Creative Services is a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. and is a leading provider of postproduction services to the entertainment industry. Clients include Hollywood studios, advertising agencies, broadcast/cable/satellite television providers, digital distribution companies, video game producers and other media producers and providers.
The Creative Services division trades under multiple brands and consists of three business units providing discrete postproductions services:
• Color Services - Co3/EFILM
• VFX - Method
• Editorial – Beast
We currently have an opening for VP Finance, Creative Services. This position will be located in Santa Monica, CA.
Summary:
Reporting to the Deluxe Group CFO and President of Creative Services the VP Finance is a key member of the Creative Services executive management team with responsibility for all aspects of finance and accounting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Oversight of all aspects of financial reporting (midmonth flashes, monthly corporate & management reporting, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, strategic planning)
• Management/supervision of business unit finance staff and centralized accounting functions
• Working capital management with particular focus on cash generation
• Balance Sheet oversight/management
• Working closely with business units:
o Ongoing enhancement of management information
o Identification of trends / drivers / metrics / KPIs
o Cost initiatives / efficiencies
o Ad hoc commercial analysis (financial & non-financial information)
o ROI on capital investment
• Support strategic decision making and business development initiatives:
o Organic investment appraisal
o Acquisition evaluation
• Prepare financial presentations for executive management & Corporate Finance
• Maintenance/enhancement of control environment in growing business with multiple locations in different jurisdictions
• Systems review/improvement
Candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Seasoned finance executive with proven track record and strong commercial acumen combined with accounting fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to operate effectively in fast changing business environment across disparate facilities and businesses
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to operate in a senior executive environment combined with disposition to ''roll sleeves up'' and dive into detail as needed
• Ability to identify and report KPIs (financial & non-financial)
• Strong financial modeling ability
• Entertainment Industry experience a plus (preferably in postproduction or digital arena)
We offer competitive pay and benefits program, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.