Production Finance Catalyst

FIFTH SEASON; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFTH SEASON is seeking a Production Finance Coordinator in Los Angeles to drive the research, application, tracking and auditing of domestic and international production incentives. You’ll bring experience in production accounting or auditing, strong research skills and a proactive, organized mindset to support a fast-moving studio.

The role collaborates with Production, Business Affairs, Treasury and IT, configuring payroll systems, AP workflows and show trackers while maintaining precise

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or in a highly analytic role.
• Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity with a focus on generating results.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• An assistant Production Accounting Background is ideal

Responsibilities

• Work closely with FIFTH SEASON’S cross-functional partners including Production, Production Services, Business Affairs, Postproduction, Creative, Treasury, IT and Accounting to perform necessary production finance functions
• Project setup including setup and configuration of accounting system, payroll, banking, PCard and AP payment systems, and configuration of approval workflows
• Support month-end accounting procedures for assigned shows, including preparing and reconciling bank statements
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding all accounting crew, including system access and coordination with key departments
• Process A/P data entry and wires for assigned Postproduction projects
• Process payroll for documentary projects in development, including reviewing timecards, coordinating with key stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate payment, and maintaining organized and accurate payroll records
• Upload receipts and submit expenses for assigned development PCard accounts in accordance with internal policies and deadlines
• Maintain and organize internal financial and set-up-related documentation
• Update show related information in relevant trackers (Excel and AirTable)
• Proactively drive ideas for improved operations, analysis, cost savings and other efficiencies by presenting analysis to management and actively collaborating with key stakeholders
• Initiate, lead, and manage automation of Production Finance processes
• Ad-Hoc projects to support growth of division

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Finance knowledge

Education

Assistant Production Accounting Background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FIFTH SEASON is seeking a Production Finance Coordinator in Los Angeles to drive the research, application, tracking and auditing of domestic and international production incentives. You’ll bring experience in production accounting or auditing, strong research skills and a proactive, organized mindset to support a fast-moving studio.

The role collaborates with Production, Business Affairs, Treasury and IT, configuring payroll systems, AP workflows and show trackers while maintaining precise