Production Finance Executive

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love thinking analytically and have a passion for entertainment? This is a unique opportunity where you can marry the two in which your strategic thinking will have an impact on Apple TV’s content. Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? As part of this group, you'll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple's growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. Join us, and you'll have an important role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Apple TV is seeking a world class scripted Production Finance Executive to support Apple’s original video content efforts worldwide. The Production Finance executive will report to the Production Finance Series Lead and assist in the financial oversight and management of Apple TV series productions.

Assist in the financial management of the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and daily production activity of Apple’s television series productions. Oversee timely cost reporting and analyze actuals vs budgets cost reports to ensure accuracy and quickly resolve any issues. Collaborate with Creative, Business Affairs, Labor and Legal in the creation and vetting of production budgets and strategically resolve issues to ensure an efficient process. Identify Production Tax Credit opportunities, prepare tax credit applications, track estimates, audits and timing of receipts. Review production cash flow projections and funding requests for accuracy and compliance with contracts. Assist in the contract review and cost analysis process in conjunction with Production and Business Affairs executives. •Hire and manage freelance production accounting teams to ensure productions follow Production Finance policies and procedures Manage the setup of production accounting payroll and systems software. Ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Minimum 10+ years experience in production accounting / production finance management Bachelor’s degree Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and operational excellence Experience with production tax incentives and related filing process Working knowledge and experience with union/guild agreements and production payroll Ability to establish partnerships with producers and production team Proactive thinker who is able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Detail oriented with strong organizational, teamwork, problem solving and communication skills

Proficiency in production accounting software (Smart Accounting, PSL), Movie Magic Budgeting and Excel