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The Senior Financial Analyst of Scripted Production Finance will be responsible for annual show costs and will help with the Production financial and accounting processes for Telemundo Global Studios series and mini-series to ensure timely and accurate recording, reporting of actual and estimated show costs, correct payment of show vendors, staff, crew, and talent.

• Manages production cash flow and supports the monthly/ quarterly corporate financial accounting and corporate cash management processes.
• Management of indirect staff.
• Works with Legal and Business Affairs, Labor Relations, HR, Production Operations, and Financial Departments to effectively manage the financial operations, including cash flow projections, ultimate and cost reporting for assigned productions.
• Ensure that the NBCU financial controllership and production policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and that payroll is in accordance with standards established by NBCU and is in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and state and local tax regulations.
• Oversee the budgeting of the projects for pilots and series.
• Implement uniform reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures, and oversee daily/weekly show cost reporting.
• Ensures the proper system reconciliation between accounting systems: SAP, Blackline and Vista.
• Conducts a full financial analysis of the budget for the production(s) and prepares a thorough presentation to highlight areas of concern.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements and decks with supporting documentation for the specific production(s).
• Identifies risks & opportunities in the financial reports and provides solutions to potential overage issues with the pre-established budgets.
• Key financial management liaison between production executives, show accountants, show producer/UPM, and corporate finance.
• Implements and ensures uniform budget policies.
• Manages production accountants and assistants, and coordinates show budgeting and production accounting processes with accountants.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience as a TV Production Accountant a plus
• CPA Preferred.
• Broad experience with TV genres including mini-series.
• Entertainment Partners Vista Accounting, Movie Magic, and Entertainment Partners Budgeting Software experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Desired Characteristics

• Freelance accountant seeking experience at a large independent or major studio.
• Bilingual candidates with a fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write) are strongly preferred.
• Experience with preparation of television series show budgets and estimates.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership, lead and manage indirect staff – excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments, and to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with international productions and related tax and accounting issues desired.
• Strong analytical skills

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write).
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL.
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Additional Information

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