Production Finance Executive

Apple, Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple TV is seeking a world class scripted Production Finance Executive to support Apple’s original video content efforts worldwide. The role reports to the Production Finance Series Lead and oversees financial management of Apple TV series productions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost reporting, tax credit management and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in production accounting/production finance management.
• Experience operating in fast-paced production environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, reporting, forecasting and daily production activity.
• Oversee cost reporting and analyze actuals vs budgets for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Creative, Business Affairs, Labor and Legal on budgets.
• Identify Production Tax Credit opportunities and manage tax credit processes.
• Review cash flow projections and funding requests for accuracy.
• Support contract review and cost analysis with senior teams.
• Hire and manage freelance production accounting teams.
• Set up production accounting payroll and software systems.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Production accounting

Production finance

Budgeting

Tools

Smart Accounting PSL

Movie Magic Budgeting

Excel

Job description

Culver City, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love thinking analytically and have a passion for entertainment? This is a unique opportunity where you can marry the two in which your strategic thinking will have an impact on Apple TV’s content. Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? As part of this group, you'll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple's growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. Join us, and you'll have an important role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Description

Apple TV is seeking a world class scripted Production Finance Executive to support Apple’s original video content efforts worldwide. The Production Finance executive will report to the Production Finance Series Lead and assist in the financial oversight and management of Apple TV series productions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial management of the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and daily production activity of Apple’s television series productions.
• Oversee timely cost reporting and analyze actuals vs budgets cost reports to ensure accuracy and quickly resolve any issues.
• Collaborate with Creative, Business Affairs, Labor and Legal in the creation and vetting of production budgets and strategically resolve issues to ensure an efficient process.
• Identify Production Tax Credit opportunities, prepare tax credit applications, track estimates, audits and timing of receipts.
• Review production cash flow projections and funding requests for accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Assist in the contract review and cost analysis process in conjunction with Production and Business Affairs executives.
• Hire and manage freelance production accounting teams to ensure productions follow Production Finance policies and procedures
• Manage the setup of production accounting payroll and systems software.
• Ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years experience in production accounting / production finance management
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and operational excellence
• Experience with production tax incentives and related filing process
• Working knowledge and experience with union/guild agreements and production payroll
• Ability to establish partnerships with producers and production team
• Proactive thinker who is able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, teamwork, problem solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in production accounting software (Smart Accounting, PSL), Movie Magic Budgeting and Excel

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $160,500 and $241,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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