
Controller
Eleanor Films
Los Angeles, CADon't worry we have a lot of jobs on the site like this one;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Accounting/Finance Category
Search for Controller jobs in Los Angeles-CA
This is a Full Time Job
ELEANOR a boutique commercial production company is seeking an in-house controller, who is a creative problem solver with strong communication and organizational skills to join our team. This is an opportunity to do accounting work for a company that produces TV commercials, and music videos. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of finances, accounting, as well as human resources.
Accounting
• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile all bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash
• Process all tax payments
• Maintain schedules and payments for business licenses and other related business filings
• Annual & quarterly budgets
• Prepare requested information for annual insurance renewals, audits, and all business license renewals.
• Review and approve contracts with clients
• Act as first level financial support for Line Producers, production teams and playing a pivotal role in job cost management
• Resolve vendor discrepancies
• Maintain vendor files
• Work closely with payroll company to ensure accurate and timely paychecks
• Review and approve weekly digital production payroll timecards
• Review and audit petty cash reconciliations submitted by production teams
• Check accuracy of W9s provided by vendors
• Maintain and organize electronic files for each production
• Follow up with production teams regarding discrepancies
• Calculate director profit share
• Send deal memos
• Prepare backup and file all required documentation required by state for tax credits
Reporting
• Overall financial reporting
• Create monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance sheet) and cash flow reports
• Review and manage cash-flow reporting on a quarterly basis
• Weekly financial review with owners
• Complete production audit actuals, and provide variance analysis to produce final accounting of each job's cost
Human Resources
• Process payroll
• Manage and review benefits
• Track and manage PTO, sick days, personal days
Requirements
• Finance/ accounting experience at a production company
• Knowledge of labor laws, payroll taxes and procedures
• Knowledge of union and non-union rules
• Reliable, self-motivated, extremely detailed-orientated
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient use of MAC, PC, QuickBooks, Excel, Dropbox, Microsoft, and G-Drive
Full benefits package
Competitive salary
This position will start as remote, and then transition to hybrid
Eleanor is a WBEC and MBE Certified company