Director, Production Finance

This is a Full Time Job


The Director, Production Finance will play an integral role on the ABC Studios Production Finance Team. This role reports to the Executive Director of Production Finance.

Responsibilities & Duties:
• Oversee and be accountable for multiple projects at various production stages (from development through final tax credit collection), serving as the key Finance Executive point-of-contact and ensuring high accuracy and compliance.
• Independently resolve production finance issues and secure support from operational business partners.
• Lead and train a team, including freelance accounting staff, ensuring high levels of competence and performance.
• Review and validate all financial reports and documents for shows, including budgets, weekly cost reports, trial balances, and bank reconciliations. Provide clear explanations of cost changes and recommendations when applicable.
• Work with stakeholders to strategically implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining production quality.
• Act as a key liaison for internal studio partners (Production, Creative, Business Affairs, Finance, Controllership) and Disney enterprise partners (Tax, Risk Management, Treasury, etc.).
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the physical production processes, including budgeting for domestic and foreign productions, audit, currency hedge, cash flow management, setting up legal entities and bank accounts, tax incentives, union regulations, and industry trends and best practices.
• Champion change and support the Finance Transformation.

Qualifications
• 10+ years of industry experience required with a minimum of 4 years specific to production finance
• Proven experience in managing multiple productions and accounting processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex issues.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (both written & verbal) and effectively manage relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Technical proficiency in Budgeting/Estimating, Cash Flow, Cost Reporting, Tax Incentives and knowledge of Union regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of all EP and Cast & Crew software and product suite, including Movie Magic Budgeting, Scenechronize, EP Smart Accounting, Global Vista, PSL, and Start+.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Ability to respond to and embrace changing business needs.
• Willingness to adopt AI and other emerging technologies as the production finance workflow continues to evolve.
• Experience directing several junior level production finance employees

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $147,300.00-$202,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.