• Own and oversee production budgets across multiple animation projects, including complex budget scenarios and long-range forecasts

• Act as a primary financial partner to Producers, advising on department planning, crew strategies, and cost impacts throughout the production lifecycle

• Lead forecasting efforts, aligning crew plans, schedules, and overhead considerations with production goals

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller on company-wide overhead planning, financial modeling, and forecast updates

• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial summaries for senior production and finance leadership

• Lead budgeting and bidding efforts for new projects, partnering with Producers to develop competitive, accurate client bids

• Oversee payroll-related financial tracking, including union compliance, rate structures, fringe calculations, and location-based cost considerations

• Provide oversight of vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoice approvals to ensure alignment with approved budgets

• Monitor cash flow and payment schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks

• Lead tax credit tracking and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with government regulations and stakeholder agreements

• Support and lead internal and external audits, ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior and mid-level production accountants, providing guidance on workflows, best practices, and professional development