Sr. Program Manager, Tax Benefit Programs

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

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Economic Incentives Professional New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1719

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilitiesare encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for a variety of project management duties within the Tax Incentives Department with a focus on entertainment tax credit programs. The Senior Program Manager will be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the requirements to participate in various programs such as the Film Production and Post-Production tax credit programs, Digital Gaming tax credit program, Independent Film Production Program, and others. The Senior Program Manager will be expected to effectively communicate the program requirements to potential applicants and other parties not familiar with the Programs.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Independently audit final applications, general ledgers, and similar production documents to ensure compliance with various programs’ regulations and related requirements
• Monitor and manage flow of applications submitted from entertainment industry production companies
• Review and analyze complex budgets central to each application
• Manage data using various program databases and ensure that project information is accurate in information management systems.
• Analyze data and prepare studies and reports regarding the usage of the programs and economic factors affecting the entertainment production industries beyond the program.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with all applicants, internal and external stakeholders, agency representatives from the Departments of Taxation and Finance, Labor.
• Schedule and hold meetings/conference calls with production accountants, producers and others.
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving processes and databases, ensuring compliance with changing regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, public administration, accounting, or another business-related field.

Equivalent Experience required Specialized experience preferred: Minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in entertainment industry tax credit programs, or 4 years’ experience in entertainment industry production, accounting, or another professional services firm.

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, takes initiative, and works independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies, and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through is highly important. Proficient Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Microsoft Access and MS Dynamics database management. Knowledge preferred: Industry standard budgeting software such as Movie Magic; knowledge of films, musical & theatrical, and digital game industries and related costs.

APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY: $85,000 to $90,000 (w/ comprehensive benefits package)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY