Production Finance Manager

Role Overview

• Provide end‑to‑end managerial production finance support for assigned productions from development through final cost
• Ensure compliance with studio financial policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements
• Serve as a primary escalation point for production finance issues and risk mitigation
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (Tax, Treasury, Digital Systems, Payroll) to ensure aligned execution
• Oversee production bank account setup, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure (US)
• Review and maintain payment approval workflows and authorized signatories
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations, statement reviews, and proper digital filing
• Manage lockbox deposits, wire access, and funding confirmations as required
• Oversee Cashet / Cashet Pay setup, approvals, and ongoing account maintenance
• Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports for accuracy and completeness
• Validate trial balances, ETCs, variances, and supporting documentation
• Ensure cost report totals are properly “tick‑and‑tied” to system‑generated reports
• Review and monitor cash flow submissions and funding needs against cost reports
• Oversee SAP invoice processing, coding accuracy, approvals, and timely payments
• Review SAP reconciliations each period to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper approval
• Monitor CTD reports and pending transactions; escalate issues as needed
• Ensure financial records are properly filed and maintained for audit readiness
• Coordinate A/R setup, recharges, and journal entries as required
• Manage provisioning and deprovisioning of production accounting staff system access with digital systems
• Perform quality control checks to ensure proper segregation of duties
• Oversee access to production systems (e.g., Cashet, Smart Accounting, Smart PO, SmartTime, SharePoint, BOX)
• Ensure workflows and approvals remain compliant throughout the production lifecycle
• Oversee payroll processing for development projects
• Review payroll coding, approvals, and posting reports for accuracy
• Coordinate SAP journal entries related to payroll and development costs
• Ensure development accounts remain compliant with studio standards
• Coordinate pre‑wrap and wrap meetings with production and post teams
• Ensure final reports, filings, and reconciliations are complete and accurate
• Oversee return of production funds and closure of financial accounts
• Support audit readiness through final compliance checks

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years relevant and/or previous work experience in production finance or production accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Ability to manage multiple productions and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with creative and financial teams
• Experience working in a studio or large-scale production environment
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Experience driving process improvement or automation initiatives

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Vacation