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Cartoon Network Studios
Home to beloved shows such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears, Clarence and more - is where the scheming, scribbling and real fun happens! We create original animated entertainment for Cartoon Network, the leading powerhouse in kid's entertainment.

What part will you play?
Director, Production Finance

What will you be doing?
This position services original animation productions at Cartoon Network Studios. The Studio is a strategic and growing business for the network and provides key creative direction and branding to both domestic and international Cartoon Network channels. The Director of Production Finance directly oversees process flow, policies and procedures, and business direction related to multiple aspects of production finance for a portfolio of projects. The Director will serve as a department head providing leadership to six staff members and reporting to VP of Finance. It requires a highly motivated individual that can interact well with others, including upper management and especially the Studio's general manager.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with various line producers to provide financial support from beginning to end of the production process, including developing production budgets, project set-up and cost reporting

• Oversee payroll function for all in-house

• Oversee month end close process

• Develop and maintain reports

• Provide day to day management support

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as needed

• Ensure process flow and proper controls are in place

• Evaluate and implement efficiencies and best practices to improve operations and department processes

What do we need from you?

• ~10 years of animation production finance/accounting experience - we ideally would prefer a focus on 2D animation BUT, are flexible with CG/VFX

• Experience in handling a large number of simultaneous productions

• Budgeting and costing experience in Movie Magic and Global Vista

• Deep understanding of union working conditions

• Moderate Excel skills

• Supervisory experience

• 4 year degree in business related field preferred

• Self-motivated and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines

• High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.