Manager, Production Finance

RPMGlobal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,312,000 - 170,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Talent Table benefits

Job summary

RPMGlobal in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Production Finance to support the production finance executives and work primarily with U.S.-based production services companies. This on-site, 8-month contract role requires authorization to work in Los Angeles, CA.

You will oversee budgeting and cost reporting, manage cash flow and tax incentives, and coordinate with multiple teams including Production, Creative, and Business Affairs to ensure timely, accurate cost reporting and asset protection.

Qualifications

• 8- to 10-year experience in production finance or production accounting.
• Expertise in budgeting and cost-tracking for entertainment productions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party production services budgeting and cost reporting.
• Collaborate with Production, Creative, Business Affairs, and other teams.
• Drive accurate, timely cost reporting and protect show assets.
• Manage cash flow, funding, and tax incentive tracking.
• Review cost reports and analyze budget variances; update systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Cost-tracking software

Financial systems

Job description

Our client, the world’s leading entertainment streaming service, is looking for a Manager, Production Finance.

This is an on-site, 8-month contract. You must be able and authorized to work in Los Angeles, CA, and must not hold H-1B visa status. The hourly rate is $88.94; benefits are available through Talent Table. No C2C.

Position Overview:

This Production Finance Manager position will be based in the Client's Los Angeles office, supporting the Production Finance executives and working primarily with U.S.-based production services companies. This role will support the Live Sports and Entertainment creative content team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with other executives to oversee third-party production services companies, producers, and accountants.
• Communicate effectively with a range of Production Services companies with different areas of expertise.
• Work closely and collaboratively with numerous other teams, including Production, Creative, Business Affairs, Post-Production, Content Accounting, HR, Labor Relations, Audit, Treasury, and IT.
• Work with production services companies and show accountants on a day-to-day basis to drive accurate, complete, and timely cost reporting, protect show assets, and support production.
• Conduct budget review, commentary, comparisons, and analysis. Manage the budget lock and tracking process. Analyze and track overages.
• Review and analyze cost reports submitted by production companies.
• Manage the cash flow and funding processes, and track and ensure receipt of tax incentives.
• Update production information in internal systems.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Adjust policies and procedures based on workflow changes and feedback.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of production finance and/or production accounting experience.
• Expertise in entertainment industry budgeting and cost-tracking software.
• Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity with a focus on generating results.
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving and analysis utilizing financial applications.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Degree in accounting or finance preferred.