Coordinator, Production Finance

Role: Coordinator, Production Finance

Compensation: $70,000-$72,000

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Role Summary:

At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe. We are seeking a Production Finance Manager who will play a crucial role in the research, application, tracking, and auditing of domestic and international film and television production tax incentives. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the entertainment industry and bring a background in production accounting or auditing with strong research and organizational skills. The ability to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently will be of critical importance.The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, exhibit excellent communication abilities, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. If you're passionate about the entertainment industry and want to make a significant impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with FIFTH SEASON’S cross-functional partners including Production, Production Services, Business Affairs, Postproduction, Creative, Treasury, IT and Accounting to perform necessary production finance functions
• Project setup including setup and configuration of accounting system, payroll, banking, PCard and AP payment systems, and configuration of approval workflows
• Support month-end accounting procedures for assigned shows, including preparing and reconciling bank statements
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding all accounting crew, including system access and coordination with key departments
• Process A/P data entry and wires for assigned Post-production projects
• Process payroll for documentary projects in development, including reviewing timecards, coordinating with key stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate payment, and maintaining organized and accurate payroll records
• Upload receipts and submit expenses for assigned development PCard accounts in accordance with internal policies and deadlines
• Maintain and organize internal financial and set-up-related documentation
• Update show related information in relevant trackers (Excel and AirTable)
• Proactively drive ideas for improved operations, analysis, cost savings and other efficiencies by presenting analysis to management and actively collaborating with key stakeholders
• Initiate, lead, and manage automation of Production Finance processes
• Ad-Hoc projects to support growth of division

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or in a highly analytic role
• Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity with a focus on generating results
• Must thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• An assistant Production Accounting Background is ideal

About Us:

FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV , Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.

Our Culture:

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.