Sr. Production Finance Lead, Scripted TV

Job Description

Amazon Studios is the original film and television development and production arm of Amazon.com. Our projects include THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL, JACK RYAN, GOLIATH, and THE BOYS. The Amazon Studios team focuses on ensuring we invest in the most promising original content for our customers and invent and implement policies and procedures to protect the investment of Amazon in original content. We are seeking to fill a Production Finance role to manage titles in scripted television.

This position will support Production Finance and the other studios operation teams with our fast growing television studio production business. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early, high growth stage and have ownership of production accounting and production finance functions. The successful candidate will assist in the identification, creation, development, and integration of innovative solutions, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. The individual will also be charged with overseeing the month-end financial reporting process, technical accounting research and documentation, and account reconciliation review. This position will team with the operating businesses to develop industry leading processes with respect to studio production finance.

The candidate must operate successfully in a 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 autonomously as well as cross-functionally with internal teams including Development, Business Affairs, Legal, Production, 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 responsibilities:
• Serve as main point of contact between multiple original television productions and Amazon Studios Production Finance.
• Implement industry best accounting practices for the studio project portfolio.
• Vet and hire talented production accounting teams with the skill set to provide the highest level of production accounting support on shows that are both ambitious and complex.
• 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 cash flows, budgets, hot costs, cost reports, and trial balances prepared by production accountants.
• Document key process flows with an emphasis on improving process controllership and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Line Producers, Production Managers, Production Accountants, and the Amazon Studios Production team to prepare all financial reporting, verify proper reconciliation of accounts, and ensure production's cash flow and payment needs are met.
• Manage production incentive workflow and ensure receipt of tax credits or cash.
• Manage cash flow and funding processes.
• Create and drive innovative solutions that enables Production Finance to maintain effective controllership in a high-growth business.
This position is located in Santa Monica, California.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 7+ years of experience in finance/accounting or combination of accounting and business with a significant portion in the film and television production industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced knowledge of various production accounting software: Smart Accounting, Vista, PSL, MediaWeb, Greenslate.
• 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.
• Able to earn the trust and respect of clients and coworkers.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to research and communicate technical accounting topics.
• Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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