Production Finance Executive, Film
Studio 8
Culver City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/18/2018 10:54:00 AM PST
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Production Finance Executive, Film & TV
This position works for corporate finance and with physical production and legal to support a growing film and television production business. The individual will also be charged with tracking, projecting and reporting development spend.
Responsibilities include:
• Production set-up including entities, banking, payroll services, credit cards, establishing credit, production and post-production accounting staffing, insurance, production and accounting software, inter-company billings, and travel systems
• Implementing Production Policies and Procedures governing all production units
• Reviewing and approving production cost reports, funding requests, and cash flow schedules
• Coordinating union and guild signatory process
• Serving as point person to productions for all state and foreign incentives
• Ensuring production accountants meet Corporate Tax and Finance reporting requirements/deadlines
• Coordinating with Physical Production to ensure timely completion of production deadlines and advise on policy issues
• Advising on production asset management and maintenance
• Tracking, reporting, and projecting development spend
• Weekly internal status reporting of all production costs - costs, incentives, production schedules/data, claims, etc.
• Confirming production budgets include accurate development costs, fringes, and contractual elements
• Coordinating production financial control audits required by Corporate Finance
• Tracking individual production entities to ensure all annual corporate and tax reporting requirements are met
• Working with Business Affairs and Physical Production to ensure timely completion of production deadlines and
advise on guild requirements, production policy issues, and talent tax considerations
• Performing in-house production accounting for development and pre-production payroll and expenses
• Reviewing and responding to insurance claims, guild audits, & pension plan audits
• Reconciling production cost reports and trial balances to the corporate General Ledger
• Compiling production finance reports, projections, and various special projects for Corporate Finance Department
This position is located in Culver City, California.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Accounting, finance, or quantitative undergraduate degree
• 10 years experience in finance/accounting or combination of accounting and business with a significant portion in the film and television production industry.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead effectively across business lines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced knowledge of various production accounting software: Vista, Smart Accounting, PSL, Movie Magic
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Highly motivated, analytical, proactive and self-sufficient
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently and team up with various departments
• Strong organization and time management skills
About the Company
Studio 8 is a multi-platform media company founded by Jeff Robinov and funded in partnership with the highly-regarded Chinese investment management firm, Fosun Group. Studio 8 which has green-light capabilities will develop, produce and acquire both potential tentpoles and prestige pictures driven by both new and established filmmakers.