Vice President, Production Accounting and Finance, TV

About eOneEntertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne’s expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies including: international feature film distribution company Sierra/Affinity; Amblin Partners with DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; Makeready with Brad Weston; unscripted television production companies Renegade 83, Daisybeck, Blackfin and Whizz Kid Entertainment; live entertainment leaders Round Room Live; world-class music companies Audio Network, Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang; and award-winning emerging content and technology studio Secret Location.Position Summary:Across the Entertainment One content slate including Scripted, Unscripted, Film and Television, the Vice President, Television Production Finance will oversee the day-to-day management of the production finance and accounting function through the production lifecycle from development to wrap and audit for the Television slate. They will work cross-functionally with the Studio divisions including Business and Legal Affairs, Production, Corporate Finance, Production Finance, Creative, and Treasury.Responsibilities:* Oversee the set-up of the show accounting systems and integration of the external production software packages and bank accounts* Direct production accounting in the implementation of uniform reporting requirements, standard accounting procedures, and oversee daily/weekly show cost reporting* Responsible for development and production spend reporting to executives* Review production budgets, hot costs, cost reports, trial balances and petty cash reconciliations prepared by show accountants.* Oversight of production purchase orders, accounts payable processing from local production bank accounts, bank reconciliations and approvals.* Accountable for global reporting of productions financial inputs and outputs within EP accounting system* Responsible for sourcing and managing production accounting teams and working closely on a day-to-day basis to drive accurate, complete and timely cost reporting, protecting and managing show assets and supporting production.* Post Accounting oversight* Partners with the broader team to build policies and procedures ensuring they are uniformly implemented* Review contractual obligations from legal to ensure accurate payment to talent as well as guild obligations* Approves production cash flows from production accountants and monitors spend* Monitors bank accounts and approves bank reconciliations* Own the production funding processes ensuring productions are accurately funded and in compliance with treasury’s hedge program* Reviews monthly cost report summary for distribution to executive management* Attends cost report meetings escalating concerns to executives* Build relationships and collaborate closely with producing partners* Lead transition of production accounting from development to physical production to post accounting through wrap* Responsible for oversight of Canadian television spend being managed by Director of Production Accounting* Collaborate with Production, Legal, Human Resources and Finance management in a cross functional roll to develop and execute long-term strategies, efficiencies, operational processes and controls with various departments of the organization, improving reporting and forecasting to provide transparency into the business and analyzing key business decisions.* Partner with Corporate Tax, Production management and Production Financing ensuring tax credits are accurately calculated, filed and received timely and there is proper accounting/reporting* Oversees monthly production reporting such as bank reconciliations, trial balances, and cost reports to Studio finance team* Responsible for ensuring SOX compliance within productions and performing spot auditsQualifications:* Experience with union and non-union production and guidelines in a variety of formats* Experience with direct oversight and leadership of show level Production Accountants* 10+ years Production Accounting experience* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field* Solid understanding of production insurance, guilds and unions, tax incentives, tax compliance and various types of production audits.* Movie Magic Budgeting and entertainment industry production accounting software experience required including EP Global Vista, Smart Accounting and other EP products/platforms.* Strong excel skills a must.We thank everyone for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Entertainment One is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.