Executive Vice President, Production Finance

Beverly Hills, CA

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is seeking an Executive Vice President of Production Finance to join our Motion Picture Group's Physical Production Department.

Responsibilities:

Provide financial oversight throughout the lifecycle of production, from Development through Post Production
Oversee preparation of initial budget drafts and cost summaries for projects
Collaborate with Line Producers, Production Managers and Accounting Staff to deliver the highest quality original entertainment content
Manage production incentives and accounting teams in the field
Source and hire location production accounting teams for MGM projects
Reconcile all funding and production incentives between production and corporate
Liaise with project accountants
Review work in progress / final budgets, and cost report EFC's for accuracy, providing coverage of concerns to the production & finance executives
Oversee preparation of production incentive filings for all entities and regions
Establish production finance policy & procedure, including a production finance manual and manage compliance for this policy as well as all corporate policies
Manage audits in conjunction with production & legal
Assist corporate finance in the preparation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in feature film finance
Demonstrated organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, etc.) Production Accounting Software (PSL, Vista Classic, Global Vista) and Movie Magic Budgeting
Diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality, versatility, and reliability are critical
Must be flexible and work well as part of a team
Must have excellent organization skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with all levels of personnel
Innovative ideas
Must be detail-oriented and possess superior organization and time management skills