What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Production Finance Manager position at Tribeca?
About The Role
This Commercial Production Finance Manager will join Tribeca’s finance team to oversee the financial health of m ss ng p eces, a creative production and entertainment company. They are responsible for oversight of commercial operations, including budget management, cost tracking, and cash flow. They are responsible for preparing cost reports, managing accounts payable/receivable, ensuring compliance with production accounting software, and managing the financial needs of commercial productions.
The Commercial Production Finance Manager will also be responsible for the financial reporting of m ss ng p eces, preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements and ensuring that accurate and meaningful financial data is available to the finance team and senior leadership in a timely manner.
The Commercial Production Finance Manager will report to the VP, Finance. They act as a crucial link between creative producers and the company’s financial goals.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator. You will tackle your responsibilities at Tribeca with a strong professional demeanor and solutions-oriented approach. Additionally, you will be a strong team player who recognizes your workflow occurs in tandem and collaboration with your coworkers’, and you’ll be timely about providing updates and assistance when they are requested of you. The following traits are key to success:
About Us
Tribeca Enterprises is a multi-platform media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, and production company m ss ng p eces. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. Tribeca champions diverse voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.
m ss ng p eces is the new wave production and entertainment partner for content and immersive experiences that inspire culture. As the industry shifts and evolves through new mediums and new demands, m ss ng p eces brings the missing pieces to the table to make content and immersive experiences with diverse creatives across storytelling, technology and physical experiences – all supported by world-class integrated production. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, m ss ng p eces produces globally recognized work for agencies, brands, and studios.
Tribeca is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status.
This Commercial Production Finance Manager will join Tribeca’s finance team to oversee the financial health of m ss ng p eces, a creative production and entertainment company. They are responsible for oversight of commercial operations, including budget management, cost tracking, and cash flow. They are responsible for preparing cost reports, managing accounts payable/receivable, ensuring compliance with production accounting software, and managing the financial needs of commercial productions.
The Commercial Production Finance Manager will also be responsible for the financial reporting of m ss ng p eces, preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements and ensuring that accurate and meaningful financial data is available to the finance team and senior leadership in a timely manner.
The Commercial Production Finance Manager will report to the VP, Finance. They act as a crucial link between creative producers and the company’s financial goals.
Responsibilities
- Production Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage detailed production budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports for ongoing projects
- Project Profitability Analysis: Partner with production teams to analyze the profitability of projects, comparing actual costs against budgets
- Cost Management & Tracking: Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure accurate coding of production expenses
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and year-end statements
- Accounting Operations: Manage daily cash flow, including monitoring Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and union agreements (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, IATSE).
- Vendor/Production Liaison: Work with external accounting firms, auditors, and vendors.
- Team Leadership: Supervise junior accountants or assistants.
Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator. You will tackle your responsibilities at Tribeca with a strong professional demeanor and solutions-oriented approach. Additionally, you will be a strong team player who recognizes your workflow occurs in tandem and collaboration with your coworkers’, and you’ll be timely about providing updates and assistance when they are requested of you. The following traits are key to success:
- Attention to Detail: Precision in reporting to avoid errors in financial statements
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to provide financial insights to support company growth and efficiency
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, and sometimes chaotic production environment
- 10 years’ accounting experience (5 years’ experience specifically in commercial production accounting).
- Strong understanding of commercial production workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Workday), CRM (e.g., Copper), and production software (e.g., Showbiz, Wrapbook)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to transition smoothly between multiple responsibilities and projects with ease and composure.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
About Us
Tribeca Enterprises is a multi-platform media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, and production company m ss ng p eces. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. Tribeca champions diverse voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.
m ss ng p eces is the new wave production and entertainment partner for content and immersive experiences that inspire culture. As the industry shifts and evolves through new mediums and new demands, m ss ng p eces brings the missing pieces to the table to make content and immersive experiences with diverse creatives across storytelling, technology and physical experiences – all supported by world-class integrated production. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, m ss ng p eces produces globally recognized work for agencies, brands, and studios.
Tribeca is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000