Join our dynamic team at Amazon Studios and become a pivotal leader in transforming production finance for original movies. You'll drive innovative financial solutions, manage complex global productions, and play a critical role in bringing compelling content to life across multiple genres and territories.

The Sr. Lead Production Finance Executive will lead the Production Finance team with our fast growing studio production business. 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, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. The individual will also be charged with overseeing the month-end financial reporting process, technical accounting research and documentation, and account reconciliation review. This position will team with the operating businesses to develop industry leading processes with respect to studio production finance.

This role will oversee all facets of the production finance operation and accounting process: 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 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 influence the 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 ability to analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements, and prioritize.

The role requires a seasoned leader and business partner who is a self-starter and able to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with internal teams including Production, Creative Development, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Accounting. The ideal candidate will understand the television and film original production business and be able to liaise between the Amazon business teams and production personnel.

This role will be based in Culver City, California

Key job responsibilities

• Manage and develop production accounting teams across global productions
• Drive accurate and timely financial reporting for movie portfolios
• Create and implement innovative financial controls and reporting processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive financial oversight
• Develop strategic financial solutions that support creative content production
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, controls, and policies
• Manage external relationships with production service companies and preferred vendors
• Create 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
• Adopt new technologies and determine how best to incorporate into production accounting workflow
• Stay abreast of current and changing industry trends, evolving technologies, and production incentives

A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic financial leadership and creative collaboration. You'll dive into production budgets, analyze cost reports, and work closely with creative and production teams to ensure financial excellence. From reviewing multi-currency project funding to implementing ground-breaking financial technologies, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact.

About the team
We are a forward-thinking Production Finance team committed to supporting Amazon Studios' global storytelling mission. Our collaborative environment empowers finance professionals to think creatively, solve complex challenges, and contribute directly to the success of original movie productions. We value innovation, cross-functional teamwork, and a passion for storytelling through financial excellence.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• 10+ years Experience as a Production Finance Executive or Production Accountant

Preferred qualifications

• Experience dealing with major unions, guilds, contractual terms and deal structures in the entertainment industry
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Advanced knowledge of various production accounting software such as Movie Magic Budgeting, Scenechronize, EP Smart Accounting, Vista, PSL
• Knowledge of tax incentive programs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 153,000.00 - 207,000.00 USD annually