VFX Production Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

Scanline VFX, empowered by Netflix , is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide. Founded in 1989, we are a team of over 1000 made up of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Nowadays, Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Scanline is looking for a VFX Production Accountant, reporting to the Global Head of Production Finance. In this role, you will work cross functionally with Production, Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting. You will be responsible for monitoring and tracking cost projections & actuals across assigned projects, generates cost reports for evaluation on a regular basis, and directly supports visual effects productions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partners with VFX Producers and production teams on the financial management of assigned productions, including financial review of bids and bid revisions, client facing financial reporting, and internal cost projections
• Assists VFX Producers and production leadership with running financial scenarios and other ad hoc analysis as needed
• Update/manage revenue expectations and payment schedules in internal trackers for assigned productions and coordinate invoicing and collections
• Manages cost reports, monitors and analyzes project progression and changes of cost projection and actuals across assigned projects, performing departmental variance analysis
• Proactively monitors resource and labor projections and keeps track of tax credit/ rebates/ grant qualifications, across multiple countries/ regions
• Supports freelance outsource tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Reviews payroll data for assigned productions for accuracy and facilitate necessary adjustments or reclassifications
• Works with the FP&A, Production and Accounting team to ensure accurate calculations for earned and deferred revenue under US GAAP
• Collaborates with the Global Finance & Accounting team to generate bi-weekly & monthly cost reports, as well as other project specific ad hoc financial analysis

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor degree preferred Advanced Excel skill set, Power Query experience is a plus
• Basic understanding of accounting principles under US GAAP
• Experience in the film industry/animation or VFX preferred
• Ability to manage priorities, and work towards tight deadlines
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

At Scanline VFX, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. We are constantly challenging ourselves to break new ground and exceed expectations. We value curiosity and believe that great ideas come from everyone. As an applicant, know that we are committed to ensuring you receive equal treatment when applying for a career with us.