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Manager, Production Accounting
MarVista Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
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MarVista Entertainment is a fast-growing, full service independent entertainment studio with a mission to produce, acquire, and distribute premium film and television programming worldwide. Mar Vista is looking for an experienced manager at a studio/corporate level to oversee and manage show accountants, production budgets and cost reporting. This position will act as a liaison between MarVista production executives, finance executives and production accountants. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience working as a production accountant at a studio. Reports to Vice President, Production Finance.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with production executives and line producers during the production budgeting phase, prior to green light.
* Run budget comparison analysis for Tax Incentive territories.
* Develop green light packages for new productions.
* Support line producers and production accountants setting up production accounting software and holding workshops when necessary.
* Coordinate and manage the use of established templates.
* Review cash flow schedules prior to studio approval.
* Review cost reports and report consolidated findings to finance and production executives on a weekly basis. Coordinate meetings between executives and line producers when necessary.
* Work closely with Business Affairs to ensure production legal requirements and commitments are being met.
* Closely monitor financial data and escalate areas of concern to supervisor to ensure swift financial decision-making.
* Assist in improving the production finance policies and procedures manual.
* Assist in obtaining all financial studio and union deliverables at complete delivery.
* Reconcile funding to cash actuals and resolve variances before sign-off.
* Keep track of outstanding deposits to be returned and status of tax incentives.
* Prepare journal entries in accordance with ASC 926.
* Manage post-production accounting performed in-house.
* Assist finance executives prepare for weekly slate meetings and Monthly Operating Reviews by providing accurate data for project analysis.
* Plan and perform production cost verification and operational audits.
* Assist in process mapping and updating system descriptions for new implementations.
* Other duties and special projects as assigned by Vice President, Production Finance.
Competencies:
* Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.
* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and understandably, and actively seeks feedback.
* Well-organized, self-directed team player. Remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
* Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills.
Basic Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Film Studies.
* Must have at least 5 years' experience in production accounting for feature films or television.
* Experience with show accounting for television series a plus.
* In depth knowledge and understanding of union payroll, including interpretation of low budget agreements (SAG, DGA, WGA and IA)
* Experience with Tax Incentives for movie production
* Proficiency with the following specialized Entertainment software: PSL3, Vista, MediaWin/Web, MovieMagic
* Familiarity with CAVCO requirements
* Understanding of ASC 926 (SOP-002)
* 1099 Tax Reporting for Production Companies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* MS Office Skills: Advanced Excel; PowerPoint & Word
This is a temp to perm job
Please note that candidates who are qualified for this position will be requested to complete an employment pre-screening test
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MarVista Entertainment is a fast-growing, full service independent entertainment studio with a mission to produce, acquire, and distribute premium film and television programming worldwide. Mar Vista is looking for an experienced manager at a studio/corporate level to oversee and manage show accountants, production budgets and cost reporting. This position will act as a liaison between MarVista production executives, finance executives and production accountants. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience working as a production accountant at a studio. Reports to Vice President, Production Finance.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with production executives and line producers during the production budgeting phase, prior to green light.
* Run budget comparison analysis for Tax Incentive territories.
* Develop green light packages for new productions.
* Support line producers and production accountants setting up production accounting software and holding workshops when necessary.
* Coordinate and manage the use of established templates.
* Review cash flow schedules prior to studio approval.
* Review cost reports and report consolidated findings to finance and production executives on a weekly basis. Coordinate meetings between executives and line producers when necessary.
* Work closely with Business Affairs to ensure production legal requirements and commitments are being met.
* Closely monitor financial data and escalate areas of concern to supervisor to ensure swift financial decision-making.
* Assist in improving the production finance policies and procedures manual.
* Assist in obtaining all financial studio and union deliverables at complete delivery.
* Reconcile funding to cash actuals and resolve variances before sign-off.
* Keep track of outstanding deposits to be returned and status of tax incentives.
* Prepare journal entries in accordance with ASC 926.
* Manage post-production accounting performed in-house.
* Assist finance executives prepare for weekly slate meetings and Monthly Operating Reviews by providing accurate data for project analysis.
* Plan and perform production cost verification and operational audits.
* Assist in process mapping and updating system descriptions for new implementations.
* Other duties and special projects as assigned by Vice President, Production Finance.
Competencies:
* Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.
* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and understandably, and actively seeks feedback.
* Well-organized, self-directed team player. Remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
* Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills.
Basic Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Film Studies.
* Must have at least 5 years' experience in production accounting for feature films or television.
* Experience with show accounting for television series a plus.
* In depth knowledge and understanding of union payroll, including interpretation of low budget agreements (SAG, DGA, WGA and IA)
* Experience with Tax Incentives for movie production
* Proficiency with the following specialized Entertainment software: PSL3, Vista, MediaWin/Web, MovieMagic
* Familiarity with CAVCO requirements
* Understanding of ASC 926 (SOP-002)
* 1099 Tax Reporting for Production Companies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* MS Office Skills: Advanced Excel; PowerPoint & Word
This is a temp to perm job
Please note that candidates who are qualified for this position will be requested to complete an employment pre-screening test
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