Production Finance Associate, U.S. TV Series
Culver, CA - USA
Job Summary
The successful candidate will help to manage the production finance functions for the life cycle of production. This position will assist managing the Production Accounting teams that work on our projects and oversee the month end financial reporting process.
The candidate must operate successfully in a dynamic fast-paced global results-oriented environment and have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication logical reasoning and the presentation of alternatives. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial as well as ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively problem-solve scope technical requirements and prioritize.
The role requires a self-starter who is able to work effectively autonomously but also cross-functionally with other teams including Creative Development Production Legal and Business Affairs Finance and Accounting. The ideal candidate will understand the television and original production business and be able to liaise between the Amazon business teams and production personnel.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as main point of contact between multiple original series productions and Amazon Studios finance team.
* Onboard production accounting teams during pre-production to ensure that they adhere to our accounting manual guidelines for the studio.
* Work closely with production accounting teams to ensure production accounting guidelines are being followed.
* Work with show accountants on a day to day basis to drive accurate complete and timely cost reporting protecting and managing show assets and supporting production.
* Review production budgets cost reports trial balances and petty cash reconciliations prepared by show accountants.
* Collaborate with Line Producers Production Managers Production Accounting Staff and the Amazon Production team to prepare all financial reports and ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
* Oversee production incentive workflow and ensure receipt of tax credits or cash.
* Manage production company onboarding and production payroll/accounting software set ups.
* Manage cash flow and funding schedules for assigned projects.
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science)
- 5 years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and database management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
- Highly motivated analytical proactive and self-sufficient
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be able to work independently and team up with various divisions.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to effectively research conclude on and communicate technical accounting topics.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge of various production accounting software: EP Smart Accounting Vista PSL MediaWeb and Greenslate.
- 8 years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Culver City - 72600.00 - 122900.00 USD annually
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