Job Description
8+ years of production, post Production finance or a related analytical field experience
4+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience
Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or or other BI packages
5+ years Experience as a Production Finance Executive or Production Accountant
The Finance Executive – will be lead for Amazon Studios Original Movies from a large portfolio within our fast growing global studio production business. The portfolio of projects included will span across multiple genres and geographies with a production team to support. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a 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, and financial reporting processes. The individual will also be charged with overseeing the month-end financial reporting process, research and documentation, and account reconciliation review for his/ her portfolio of shows. This position will work Sr. Production Finance leaders to assist in articulating production data studios finance, production and creative executives to manage a portfolio of original productions with budgets ranging in size and scale.
This role will oversee all many of the production finance operation and accounting process for his/ her portfolio of shows / shows shared with a Sr. Executive: from production accounting team management to ensuring timely and accurate reporting of actual and estimated show costs, through final tax credit submissions and show closure. You will be part of a dynamic and creative Production Finance team working directly with our production business units.
This role will collaborate in conjuncture with Sr. Finance Executives, to partner closely with the physical production team on budgets and analyses and is responsible for protecting company assets through cash management and ongoing monitoring of adherence to policies and procedures. The successful candidate will exhibit cross-functional dynamic collaboration with all business partners to provide shows with accurate and timely production finance support towards the end goal of producing great content.
The candidate must operate successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and have the ability to identify areas for Production Finance to influence decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, the presentation of alternatives and recommendations. 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 the ability to analyze, problem solve and prioritize.
The role requires a seasoned Production Finance professional and partner who is a self-starter and able to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with internal teams including Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Accounting. The candidate will understand the film production business and be able to liaise between the Amazon business teams and production personnel.
Key responsibilities:
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Experience in a leadership position managing corporate or freelance production finance staff. Ability to read cost reports, cash flows and understand how to estimate film costs.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $76,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $183,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
4+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience
Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or or other BI packages
5+ years Experience as a Production Finance Executive or Production Accountant
The Finance Executive – will be lead for Amazon Studios Original Movies from a large portfolio within our fast growing global studio production business. The portfolio of projects included will span across multiple genres and geographies with a production team to support. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a 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, and financial reporting processes. The individual will also be charged with overseeing the month-end financial reporting process, research and documentation, and account reconciliation review for his/ her portfolio of shows. This position will work Sr. Production Finance leaders to assist in articulating production data studios finance, production and creative executives to manage a portfolio of original productions with budgets ranging in size and scale.
This role will oversee all many of the production finance operation and accounting process for his/ her portfolio of shows / shows shared with a Sr. Executive: from production accounting team management to ensuring timely and accurate reporting of actual and estimated show costs, through final tax credit submissions and show closure. You will be part of a dynamic and creative Production Finance team working directly with our production business units.
This role will collaborate in conjuncture with Sr. Finance Executives, to partner closely with the physical production team on budgets and analyses and is responsible for protecting company assets through cash management and ongoing monitoring of adherence to policies and procedures. The successful candidate will exhibit cross-functional dynamic collaboration with all business partners to provide shows with accurate and timely production finance support towards the end goal of producing great content.
The candidate must operate successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and have the ability to identify areas for Production Finance to influence decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, the presentation of alternatives and recommendations. 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 the ability to analyze, problem solve and prioritize.
The role requires a seasoned Production Finance professional and partner who is a self-starter and able to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with internal teams including Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Accounting. The candidate will understand the film production business and be able to liaise between the Amazon business teams and production personnel.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and hire or assist engagement of production accounting teams, reviewing production budgets and cost reports, and overseeing multi-currency project funding for our productions
- Work with production accountants and production managers to drive accurate, complete, and timely cost reporting, protecting and managing show assets and supporting production
- Partner with Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Tax, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate reporting of estimated final costs
- Ensure that the Amazon Studios production accounting policies and procedures are uniformly implemented, are in accordance with standards established by Amazons, and are in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and state and local tax regulations
- Help execute and drive innovative solutions that will enable the finance org to maintain effective controllership in a high growth business
- Liaise with Production Audit, Tax, Accounting, and Legal to ensure production finance policies and procedures are current and effectively implemented
- Identify and address problems quickly including breakdowns in communication
- Stay abreast of current and changing industry trends, evolving technologies, and production incentives
- Travel to production locations where our shows are filming to review workflows, organizational abilities, and effectiveness of accounting staff
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Experience in a leadership position managing corporate or freelance production finance staff. Ability to read cost reports, cash flows and understand how to estimate film costs.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $76,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $183,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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