Senior Manager, Post Production Finance

Job ID 10099691 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 11, 2024

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Job Summary:

It’s the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It’s hard to define and even harder to create, but that’s what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

Reporting to the VP, Post Production Finance, this position is responsible for providing financial support and developing financial plans to guide Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures Production, Twentieth Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. The role requires superior strategic, financial analysis, business development, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

Supervises a Senior Production Financial Analyst, Post Production Finance
Work with Vice President Post Production Finance, Post Production & VFX Executives, Post Supervisors and VFX Producers to prepare post/VFX budgets and cash flows and determine foreign currency needs for assigned shows
Manages and trains freelance post production accountants
Work directly with Production Finance Execs to oversee all financial aspects of assigned projects; act as lead in managing lower budget projects
Work with budgeting department and Studio Executives to prepare Dailies, Post & VFX budgets
Review weekly Cost Report EFC’s for accuracy, providing coverage of concerns to the VP, Post Production Finance and Production, VFX and Post Production Executives
Estimates/tracks post production and VFX film costs/potentials/cash flows/incentives
Ensure all show related information, including EFCs and tax incentive estimates, are accurately reported and maintained in the Production Finance reporting database
Review production budgets, cash flow, funding requests and weekly closing reports for completeness and accuracy; identify and escalate any anomalies to the Production Finance Executive
Lead film production audits on location along with other Production Finance team members
Oversee incentive audits, incentive deliverables, tracking and collection of incentives
Manage production cash flow reporting, including forecast, actuals and plan, for all feature projects; analyze and review variances and variance explanations for reasonableness
Manage quarterly studio reporting deliverables, including EFCs, tax credits and trial balances
Work with the Production Finance Execs and Production Tax team on status and timing of tax incentives, review tax incentive estimates and analyze changes for reasonableness
Identify process improvement opportunities with focus on driving efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the studio
Manage special projects and ad-hoc reports as needed

Basic Qualifications:

7+ years of professional experience
Strong experience in Feature Film post-production accounting and finance required
Knowledge of union/guild agreements
Knowledge of domestic and international tax incentives
Acute attention to detail; ability to effectively review the work of others and develop a system to catch errors
Ability to anticipate and think ahead
Advanced problem-solving skills; often can see a simple solution to complex problems
Team player who maintains a high level of professionalism when working with colleagues and other studio partners
Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage priority changes
Passionate about entertainment industry and production finance/accounting
Experience working with production accounting software, such as PSL, Global Vista and Smart Accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 3 year of finance/accounting experience and 3 years of direct post production accounting experience
Minimum 1 year of experience leading direct reports
Experience with production budgeting software, such as Movie Magic Budgeting

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $120,000 to $165,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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