Manager, Studio Finance in CA by wiip

Position Summary: 
wiip is seeking a Manager, Studio Finance to oversee all facets of the production finance operation and accounting process. This position will be a key member of the Finance team working closely with internal and external production teams. The ideal candidate will understand the episodic television production business and be able to work cross-functionally with other teams including Creative, Business Affairs, Productions and Senior Management. Please email resumes to: [email protected]

Location: 
Los Angeles, CA

Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively manage production cash flow and funding schedules for all wiip’s productions
Partner with Production and Show Accountants to drive accurate, complete and timely costs reporting 
Review productions cost reports and trial balances, record quarter end consolidation journal entries
Reconcile production funding account to production trial balance funding ledger
Perform accounting processes including but not limited to account reconciliations, record journal entries during accounting close cycle, billings and collections
Work with external auditor and provide support during year-end financial audit
Key financial management liaison between Production, Show Accountants, Business Affairs, and Corporate Finance
Serve as the main point of contact for all production related audits 
Oversee production incentives workflow from budget or estimates through the receipt of tax credits
Manage participations and residuals process and ensure payments are made on time
Ad hoc analysis and projects as required

Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of show accounting experience with TV/film production companies
Production finance experience required
Understanding of GAAP accounting principles, both in theory and practical application, particularly with respect to television or film accounting preferred
Experience with residuals or entertainment union payroll and tax incentives preferred
Ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines
Ability to articulate your work to non-financial team members
Ability to be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
Intacct experience a plus
Strong Excel skills required

About Us: wiip is a global independent studio distinctive in its talent-first approach by inspiring storytellers to do what they love - create. Led by entertainment veteran Paul Lee, wiip’s critically acclaimed premium slate includes Brad Ingelsby’s Emmy® Award-winning limited series, “Mare of Easttown,” starring Kate Winslet for HBO; Alena Smith’s Peabody Award-winning series “Dickinson,” starring Hailee Steinfeld for Apple TV+; Jenny Han’s global sensation YA drama, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” for Prime Video; Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck’s limited series “White House Plumbers,” starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux for HBO; Danny Boyle’s “Pistol,” for FX/Hulu; Matthew Berry and Arthur Mathews “Toast of Tinseltown,” and Cody Heller’s “Dummy,” starring Emmy® nominated Anna Kendrick for The Roku Channel; and the upcoming first scripted drama from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions entitled “Bodkin,” starring Will Forte for Netflix. 
 wiip
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/58409-manager-studio-finance

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