Production Accountant (12 Month Contract)

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Esports

Job Summary

Job Description

Riot Games seeks a Production Accountant for a 12-month contract in Berlin. Responsibilities include partnering with producers and managers on budgeting, expense tracking, cost control, forecasting, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reporting for live esports events and studio productions. The role requires using ERP systems and media budgeting platforms to streamline financial processes, creating detailed cost reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting audits, and investigating financial discrepancies. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience in production accounting within entertainment, live events, or film/TV production, with experience in entertainment-specific chart of accounts and software like Coupa or SAP.
Must have:
  • 3+ years production accounting experience
  • Experience with entertainment chart of accounts
  • Proficient in media budgeting platforms
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • 5+ years experience in live entertainment/esports
  • Line producer experience
  • Knowledge of local labor laws
  • Experience developing complex data tracking systems
  • Professional accounting certification
  • Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Job Details

In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, and has since become the most-played PC game in the world and a vital driver of the dramatic growth of esports, alongside Valorant and the VCT leagues around the world. At the core is the EMEA Esports team, responsible for operating all major Riot Esports events, supporting and adhering to global policies for the sport, driving global and regional narratives, and executing our EMEA regional leagues. Our vision is to bring joy to billions of fans worldwide by fostering a thriving global sports ecosystem. That’s where you come in.

Production Accountants at Riot are crucial to the financial data processing and management within our live esports events, live studio broadcasts, and large-scale entertainment productions.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Production Management EMEA, you will join our EMEA Esports production team based in Adlershof, Berlin to support multiple producers and production managers budgeting, expense tracking, cost control, forecasting, purchase orders, invoices, payments, and financial reporting. This is a 12 month contract and will be based from the Berlin office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner with Line Producers, Production Managers, internal teams, vendors, and regional finance departments to ensure accurate processing and maintenance of forecasting, tracking, and reporting of production budgets for live events, studio operations, and other entertainment-based projects.
  • Track and categorize costs using industry-standard production chart of accounts, providing accurate actuals and forecast updates while analyzing financial trends to identify areas of risk or opportunity.
  • Create and distribute detailed cost reports tailored to entertainment, live broadcast, and media production workflows, ensuring compliance with company financial policies and local regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Treasury, Procurement) to align production budgets with organizational objectives and maintain audit-ready financial records for entertainment productions.
  • Support internal and external audits related to production costs and prepare documentation for review.
  • Use enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and industry-standard media budgeting platforms (e.g., Movie Magic, MediaWin, or equivalent) to streamline financial tracking and reporting processes.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data while providing insights for continuous improvement in budget management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of experience in production accounting or finance within entertainment, live events, live broadcast, or film/TV production.
  • Strong ability to multitask, be proactive and detail oriented.
  • Experience with entertainment production-specific chart of accounts, talent payroll, processes, broadcast labor cost management and production, and related software (e.g., Coupa, SAP, or equivalent) 
  • Experience with media budgeting platforms (e.g., Movie Magic, Media Win, or equivalent).
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of production accounting experience in live entertainment, esports, or film/TV production.
  • Any former experience as a line producer.
  • Experience in local labor laws.
  • Proven ability to develop systems for tracking and managing complex data points across multiple productions.
  • Current and/or in-progress professional accounting certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related field.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players.  We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

LET’S THRIVE TOGETHER

Because together we are better

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members of Riot Games. We know that fresh and varied perspectives will make us better at what we do, so however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we're excited to hear from you. Don't be discouraged if you feel you don't fully meet every single one of the requirements for a particular role, there's always room for growth at. Riot. If this role excites you and aligns with your passion for entertainment and live production, we’re eager to hear from you.

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