Manager, Production Finance
2 months ago
Compensation: Base Salary ($100-$120K) + Target Bonus (10%)
Division: Finance
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role Summary:
At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe.
We are seeking a Production Finance Manager who will play a crucial role in the research, application, tracking, and auditing of domestic and international film and television production tax incentives. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the entertainment industry and bring a background in production accounting or auditing with strong research and organizational skills. The ability to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently will be of critical importance.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, exhibit excellent communication abilities, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. If you're passionate about the entertainment industry and want to make a significant impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply.
Role Responsibilities:
Research and Analysis
- Provide up to date information on relevant global and domestic jurisdictions’ procedures and requirements.
- Present timely summaries to production stakeholders.
- Review budgets for correct tax incentive tagging and estimates.
- Ad Hoc analyses as needed.
- Prepare all necessary forms and applications for various production incentives.
- Monitor incentive requirements throughout projects’ lifecycle to ensure compliance.
- Monthly internal reporting of forecasted incentives and expected timing of received funds.
- Assist with incentive audits
- Collaborate with internal departments across the company in all aspects related to production and VFX incentives.
- Initiate cooperation between both internal and external parties to fulfill incentive requirements.
- Implement practices from incentive administrators when applicable.
- Support production accountants throughout life cycle of projects to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
Requirements:
- 2-5+ years of Production Finance experience with a successful track record.
- In-depth knowledge of entertainment industry production, systems, and software (e.g., Movie Magic Budgeting, PSL, Cast and Crew, Smart Accounting, Excel).
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Characteristics & Personality:
- Proficient in clear oral and written communication, fostering collaboration across organizational levels, global offices, and worldwide time zones.
- Entrepreneurially minded and thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at proactively navigating change and driving creative solutions.
- Overcomes challenges with grit, embracing change as an opportunity for growth.
In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will:
- Embody FIFTH SEASON's commitment to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist workplace. All candidates must have a proven track record of promoting and valuing diversity and inclusivity in previous roles, and a commitment to fostering these values in the workplace.
About Us:
FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.
Our Culture:
A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.
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