Coordinator, TV Production Finance

1 Year ago • 1-2 Years • Finance

Job Details

If you are passionate about making movies and television, Skydance is the place for you! Our creative divisions are led by industry veterans that put audience above all else when it comes to our storytelling approach. At Skydance, we embrace visionary artists and cutting-edge technology to create event-level entertainment. With the benefit of powerful distribution partnerships – Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other top tier studios – our premium content can reach billions of consumers around the world.

Our corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!

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The Production Finance Coordinator assists and supports the SVP, VPs and Production Finance department with various finance and accounting functions, additionally coordinating and interacting with other Skydance departments. This position will play a significant role in setting up new shows by assisting with the accounting software setups/closure and onboarding/offboarding of show accountants.  This role will also assist with prep and wrap accounting for all TV projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn more about TV Production Finance, and an enthusiasm for starting their career in a fast paced, collegial environment.

Responsibilities

    • Maintain calendar and scheduling for the Production Finance department
    • Assist with general show set-up/changes/closures, including accounting system, payroll, banking, pcard account, and digital platforms
    • Assist with onboarding and offboarding freelance accountants’ access to banks and other accounting systems
    • Coordinate and track show funding weekly
    • Process payroll, accounts payable data entry, wires and ACH, journal entries, pcard reconciliation and entry, purchase orders, studio billbacks, etc.
    • Assist with gathering required Production Finance deliverables including month end reports, bank reconciliations, ledgers, cost reports, trial balances, etc.
    • Assist the department with inquiries and reports
    • Assist with internal and external show audits
    • Maintain electronic filing and records of all financial documents
    • Ad hoc analyses, as required
    • Additional departmental tasks as needed

Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
    • Minimum 1 to 2 years production accounting TV finance experience preferred but not necessary as we are willing to train candidates eager to learn
    • Keen attention to detail, desire for accuracy and sense of urgency
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Self motivated
    • Ability to multitask while maintaining organization
    • Prefer working knowledge of industry union and guild rates and regulations
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
    • Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws
    • Working knowledge of Industry Production Accounting software Smart Accounting, Smart Suite products, DPO, Vista, PSL, MMB, Showbiz, Scenchronize, Optimis, Box, etc.
    • Advanced Excel skills
    • Show experience preferred
The hourly rate range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles is $24.04 – $25.00.  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. 
 
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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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, interactive, and animation divisions.
 
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.
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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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