VP, Production Finance, Television Studios

Job Description

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Overview and Responsibilities
The VP, Production Finance reports to the SVP, Production Finance and is tasked with managing the financial and accounting processes from budgeting through production and wrap for all assigned projects. This includes, but is not limited to, Pattern and Amort budgeting, show cost reporting, cashflows, domestic and international tax credits, and show audits.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
• Create, revise, and update production pattern, amort and pilot budgets for television projects (for both development and greenlit productions)
• Design and maintain generic budget templates reflecting recent production activity in various territories
• Strategic planning of production budgets and financial reporting deliverables
• Research and estimate available tax incentives for both domestic and international projects
• Hire and manage freelance production accounting teams to ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to, and costs are precisely and timely reported
• Guide to, and assist Prep/Wrap accountants with day-to-day workflow and questions
• Working closely and in coordination with Creative, Production, Business, and Legal Affairs teams
• Closely monitor production cash flows and funding requests to help manage PTVS overall corporate cash flow
• Handle banking inquiries, production deposits, bank reconciliations, and wire transfer payments
• Manage ATL payments, including creating payment schedules and analyzing payments for proper distribution
• Oversee the turnover of projects from production to wrap
• Maintain and update the accounting manual and forms
• Stay informed of all union/guild contracts, including rates, rules, and regulations
Basic Qualifications:
• 15+ years of experience with premium, scripted episodic television accounting, forecasting, budgeting and planning
• Prior field experience as a controller or production accountant; thorough comprehension of production and production accounting responsibilities
• Major studio/network experience
• Knowledge and experience with union/guild agreements
• Experience managing a team of show production accountants and in-house accountants
• Experience with international productions and knowledge of tax incentive programs
• Experience with Smart Accounting, PSL+, Scenechronize, and Cashet
• Expert in the use of Movie Magic Budgeting and Excel
• Must be able to travel (domestic + international) as needed
Additional qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision
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Paramount Television Studios is a leading studio, developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and entertaining television content across all media platforms for distribution worldwide. The studio's robust slate includes Tom Clancy's ''Jack Ryan'' (Amazon), ''13 Reasons Why'' (Netflix), ''Maniac'' (Netflix), ''Shooter'' (USA), ''Berlin Station'' (EPIX), ''The Alienist'' (TNT), ''The Haunting of Hill House'' (Netflix), ''Catch-22'' (Hulu), ''First Wives Club'' (Paramount Network), ''Looking for Alaska'' (Hulu), ''Briarpatch'' (USA), ''Boomerang'' (BET), ''Shantaram'' (Apple), ''Dream Team'' (BET), ''The Contender'' (EPIX) and ''Snow Crash'' (Amazon), among others. Paramount Television Studios is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a subsidiary of Paramount Global, a global content company with premier television, film and digital entertainment brands.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $228,500.00 - 250,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z12w9-216-73-216-212-42 in your application.