VP, Production Finance, Paramount Television Studios

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

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