VFX Production Accountant

Job Description

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide. Founded in 1989, we are now a diverse team of over 1,200 from all over the world. We believe in the power of storytelling and are committed to helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision. Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing creators unmatched flexibility. Netflix's investment in both Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios empowers us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in digital content creation.

Reporting to the Global Head of Production Finance, you will work cross functionally with Production, Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting. You will be responsible for monitoring and tracking cost projections & actuals across assigned projects, generates cost reports for evaluation on a regular basis, and directly supports visual effects productions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with VFX Producers and production teams on the financial management of assigned productions, including financial review of bids and bid revisions, client facing financial reporting, and internal cost projections
• Assist VFX Producers and production leadership with running financial scenarios and other ad hoc analysis as needed
• Update/manage revenue expectations and payment schedules in internal trackers for assigned productions and coordinate invoicing and collections
• Manage cost reports, monitor and analyze project progression, changes of cost projection, and actuals across assigned projects, performing departmental variance analysis
• Proactively monitor resource and labor projections and keep track of tax credit/ rebates/ grant qualifications, across multiple countries/ regions
• Support freelance outsource tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Review payroll data for assigned productions for accuracy and facilitate necessary adjustments or reclassifications
• Work with the FP&A, Production and Accounting team to ensure accurate calculations for earned and deferred revenue under US GAAP
• Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting teams to generate bi-weekly & monthly cost reports, as well as other project specific ad hoc financial analysis

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor degree preferred advanced Excel skills, Power Query experience is a plus
• Basic understanding of accounting principles under US GAAP
• Experience in the film industry/animation or VFX preferred
• Ability to manage priorities, and work towards tight deadlines
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

At Scanline VFX, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. We constantly challenge ourselves to break new ground and exceed expectations. Our driving force is curiosity and we recognize that great ideas can come from everyone.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d25nem-18-221-79-24-42 in your application.