Controller - Television Commercial Production Job at Minted Content, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Minted Content
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Minted Content is a fast-paced, award-winning television commercial production company producing high-quality content for global brands and agencies. We are seeking a seasoned  Corporate Controller  with deep experience in production or entertainment finance. This position is a pivotal management role partnering closely with the company principals and senior leadership to ensure the integrity, scalability and strategic alignment of our financial systems. 




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This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-moving, high-performance environment and understands the nuances of  project-based production accounting - from initial bid through final wrap.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, credit cards, petty cash and bank reconciliations 

• Manage project-based accounting for multiple commercial productions simultaneously 

• Supervise cost tracking, and variance analysis for each production 

• Ensure accurate and timely client billing, revenue recognition, and cost reporting 

• Oversee payroll processes, including union/non-union freelance crews as well as non-union talent

• Review and approve all union and non-union payroll with payroll company coordinator, ensuring accuracy with union compliance rules and cost allocation with original budgets

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes 

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 

• Produce timely and accurate participation reporting statements for Directors and EPs upon production wrap

• Thorough understanding of corporate/production insurance requirements and claims submissions, serving as the key liaison with our outside insurance provider.

• Review and provide recommendations for legal documents, including agency production agreements, vendor contracts, director employment agreements, foreign production service company agreements, NDAs, etc.

• Manage cash flow forecasting and production funding requirements 

• Effectively communicate with agency business managers to coordinate vendor onboarding, invoicing and follow-up of outstanding receivables

• Coordinate with our local production service providers on foreign shoots for production payments, final actualized accounting reporting as well as talent buyout renewals and related talent agreements

• Serve as lead interface with external auditors, tax advisors, and production partners 

• Continuously refine accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflows to support company growth and operational efficiency 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred 

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Mandatory to have prior experience in  commercial television production environment

• Experienced performance with ERP (Corporate Accounting) requirements along with project accounting skills, job costing and production financial management

• Proficiency with accounting and industry production software (CAPS+ accounting, Hot Budget, Media Services and/or similar platforms) 

• In-depth knowledge of payroll platforms and union reporting (DGA, IATSE, Teamsters), including successful management of union regulatory compliance audits

• Experience working with agency-driven commercial budgets and proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 

• Possess strong, effective communication skills to collaborate with Executive Producers, Line Producers, and Production Managers on project financial matters.

• Experience improving or implementing accounting workflows and automation tools 

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 

• Company sponsored pension plan

• Paid vacation and company recognized holidays 

• A highly collaborative, creatively driven environment 

• The opportunity to work on top-tier commercial productions with industry-leading talent

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in production or entertainment accounting and your approach to managing complex, project-based financial environments. xywuqvp

NO phone calls please.

Job Tags

Freelance, Local area

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