Senior Program Manager, Entertainment Tax Incentives (Hybrid)

Empire State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager for the Tax Incentives Department in New York. The role focuses on entertainment tax credit programs, including film production and post-production credits, digital gaming credits, and independent film programs.

You will audit applications, monitor submissions, review budgets, and communicate program requirements to applicants and stakeholders. Strong Excel, Word, and database skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, public administration, accounting, or related field.
• Equivalent Experience: 3+ years in entertainment industry tax credit programs or 4+ years in entertainment industry production or related services.

Responsibilities

• Audit final applications, ledgers and production documents for compliance.
• Monitor and manage flow of applications from entertainment productions.
• Review budgets central to each application.
• Manage data in program databases and ensure accurate program information.
• Prepare studies and reports on program usage and economic factors.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Access

MS Dynamics

Movie Magic

Job description

Empire State Development seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager for the Tax Incentives Department in New York. The role focuses on entertainment tax credit programs, including film production and post-production credits, digital gaming credits, and independent film programs.

You will audit applications, monitor submissions, review budgets, and communicate program requirements to applicants and stakeholders. Strong Excel, Word, and database skills are essential.