Scanline is looking for a Senior VFX Production Accountant, reporting to the Global Head of Production Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Owns the revenue line item which consists of managing the revenue calendar, coordinating with Producers on pending change orders and new projects, conducting variance analysis and supporting the FP&A team with revenue forecast
- Manages cost reports, monitors and analyzes progression and changes of cost projection and actuals across all projects
- Proactively monitors labor projections and keeps track of tax credit/ rebates/ grant qualifications across all projects, across multiple countries/ regions in order to optimize project profitability
- Supports freelance outsource tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Works with the FP&A, Production and Accounting team to calculate earned and deferred revenue under US GAAP, ensures timely accounts receivable from clients and ensures accurate accounts payable to vendors
- Collaborates with the Global Finance & Accounting team to generate bi-weekly & monthly cost reports, as well as other project specific ad hoc financial analysis
- Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved in new business analysis and provide recommendations and profitability analysis of producer’s bids

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Five (5) years of relevant experience
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Advanced Excel skill set
- Basic understanding of accounting principles under US GAAP
- Experience in the film industry/animation or vfx preferred
- Ability to manage priorities, and work towards tight deadlines
- Strong verbal & written communication skills

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTANT