Production Finance Assistant Accountant, Apple TV+

Job Description

Summary

Posted: Jul 14, 2022 Role Number: 200395209 Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. 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. You'll also collaborate with Apple teams across the world to develop more effective investment strategies and risk management. Finance is critical to upholding our global dedication to excellence, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company's future. Join us, and you'll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success. Apple TV+ seeks a television Production Finance executive to support Apple Studios original video content efforts worldwide. The Production Finance executive will report to the Head of Production Finance and assist in the financial oversight and management of Apple TV+ productions.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years + experience in television production accounting/finance management and reporting
• Experience with production tax incentives and related filing process
• Working knowledge and experience with union/guild agreements and production payroll
• Proficiency in production accounting software (Smart Accounting, PSL), Movie Magic Budgeting and Excel
• 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

Description

Description Assist in the financial management of the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and daily production activity of scripted and unscripted television 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 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 and timing of receipts. Also coordinate required tax credit audits. 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. Ensure productions follow Production Finance policies and procedures and update manual as needed. Oversee and coordinate financial production audits as necessary. Manage the setup of production accounting payroll and systems software. Ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements