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Animation Production Accountant

4 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Finance • Account Management • $140,000 PA - $185,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Skydance Animation seeks an experienced Production Accountant to manage all financial aspects of animation production. Responsibilities include budgeting, cash flow management, cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting. The role involves close collaboration with production leadership, producers, and the Director of Production Finance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of production accounting experience, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Smart Accounting. Knowledge of SAG and IA pay practices is preferred. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Production Accounting
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Tracking
  • Collaboration with Production Leadership
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
Good to have:
  • Smart Accounting experience
  • Animation experience
  • SAG/IA pay practices knowledge

Job Details

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Production Accountant to join its Animation division. The Production Accountant will provide financial support and analysis for Skydance Animation. This position is responsible for all financial and accounting functions related to production inclusive of cost reporting, forecasting/cash flows, accounts payable and payroll processing, general accounting and ad-hoc analysis. The Production Accountant will work directly with Film Production Management, Producers and the Director of Production Finance.

Responsibilities

    • Manage all financial aspects of production accounting, including budgeting, cash flows, cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting estimated final cost (EFC), production quota and productivity reporting as well as monthly reconciliation to the corporate ledger
    • Partner with the Production leadership to create and manage production schedules and budgets that deliver films on budget
    • Provide and present clear, accurate and timely production planning scenarios and analysis to both Production and Studio Management during the life cycle of a film
    • Understand and aid in solving budgeting and staffing issues
    • Collaborate with Show leadership to measure production health against quotas, milestones, complexity goals and budget and create executive summaries that headline those measurements
    • Collaborate with the SAM/Madrid Finance team to manage all cost/EFC reporting to include both costs and crew weeks.
    • Adapt to changing scenarios, anticipate problems and recommend solutions to Show leadership, while maintaining Studio objectives
    • Clearly and concisely communicate issues and collaborate with Production Leadership to problem solve using active listening and knowledge of the animation production process
    • Provide accurate, detailed and timely cost reports, cash flow and headcount forecasts, Staffing Profiles, and Smart Accounting/Trial Balance reconciliations
    • Comply with all Studio procedures for POs, invoices, checks and timecard approvals
    • Collaborate with Production Finance team to establish best practices, maintain consistency across shows and provide maximum efficiency
    • Liaise with Studio HR and Recruiting team to identify proper hiring needs and practices.
    • Direct and approve all staffing documents including Terminations, Dismissal Pay, Vacation Payout and Bill Backs in a timely manner
    • Direct Assistant Production Accountant on all aspects of their job to ensure Studio compliance, accuracy and timely processing of all payments
    • Mentor and train Assistant Production Accountant to ensure strong work performance

Requirements

    • 5 years' Production accounting experience required
    • Proficiency with Excel required
    • Experience with Smart Accounting preferred
    • Business or Accounting degree preferred
    • Animation experience preferred
    • Knowledge of SAG and IA pay practices preferred (notably 839 and 700)
The range for this exempt position in Los Angeles is $140,000 to $185,000 per year. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

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About The Company

About Skydance Media 

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.


About Skydance Interactive

Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA. 


About Animation

In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA. 

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