Netflix is hiring : Manager, VFX Finance - Film in Los Angeles

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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Film VFX team aims to illuminate stories through captivating imagery and reimagine the future of our industry. The role focuses on financial tracking for VFX in film or series, including budgeting, incentives, and liaising with Production Finance, show-side Accountants, Post Accountants and VFX Producers / Accountants.

The role requires strong understanding of multi-currency projections, government tax incentives, and tying financial controls to visual effects production milestones. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires rigor, initiative, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Act as a communication bridge between Visual Effects and Production Finance both at Netflix and on a given Show.

Serve as a backstop for incentive tracking and liaise with Tax & Production Finance on keeping projections current.

Work closely with the VFX Department drafting internal budgets based on scenario planning.

Partner with show-side accountants and VFX accountants to ensure cost report alignment.

Historical research and data analysis in support of the Director of VFX, Netflix Production Finance and Resource Planning teams.

Work with VFX Associate Managers on improving internal VFX financial tracking workflows.

Help VFX Title Management teams with Hot Cost tracking and relationship to potential overages.

Maintain VFX department internal budget tracking and ensure accuracy and alignment with Production Finance.

Assist and coach show side VFX Producers on proper financial reporting protocols

Assist with script versioning analysis and vendor bid analysis as necessary

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in roles in finance / accounting for films or series, with emphasis on post and VFX accounting

A passion for visual effects and the technology and artistry that makes it possible

Experience navigating VFX vendor bids, and a working knowledge of budgeting for visual effects - including crews

Knowledge of VFX incentives and common risks / pitfalls associated with them

Diplomacy and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential matters

Ability to pivot quickly in running analysis, scenario planning, and responding to shifting priorities

Outstanding executive communication and mastery of the ability to influence without authority

Team-player who thrives in a fast paced team-oriented setting

Desire and self motivation to continuously learn

Strong written and verbal communication skills

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $170,000 - $525,000. This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation / adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

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