Manager, Finance Systems
AngiSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Senior Manager, Production Finance Systems & Workflows at Scanline VFX
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
VFX, Visual Effects, Entertainment, Film ProductionIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in production finance, FP&A, or accounting, preferably within the VFX, animation, or entertainment industry
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor projects and outsourced workflows
- Strong knowledge of tax incentive programs and audit processes
- Advanced proficiency with finance systems (e.g., Workday), Excel, and Google Sheets; experience with data analytics tools such as DataRails and Tableau is a plus
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Familiarity with Google Gemini or similar is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide full-cycle production finance support for VFX supervisor loanout engagements, including contract review, payment processing, compliance, and financial reporting
- Manage production finance for "Hub and Spoke" models, overseeing budgeting, cost tracking, vendor payments, and reconciliations
- Oversee production finance for outsourced roto-paint, matchmove, etc., ensuring accurate cost allocation, vendor management, and timely payments across all projects
- Oversee tax incentive calculations, review documentation, prepare vendor declaration letters, respond to audit requests, maintain audit-ready records, and liaise with external auditors and tax authorities
- Partner with accounting to ensure accurate and timely monthly revenue recognition for all VFX projects, including preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations
- Coordinate VFX project prep and wrap procedures, including handoff to/from production finance leads, system setup, budget input, initial and final cost reporting
- Oversee invoicing and collections processes for all projects, ensuring timely billing, cash flow management, and resolution of client queries
- Provide financial support for purchasing and accounting activities related to VFX and stage productions, including purchase order management, production payroll, purchasing card management, and expense tracking
- Oversee, architect, and maintain data workflows for payroll labor books, cost reports, and productivity reports, ensuring data integrity across all financial systems
- Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of cost reports for internal studio projects and special projects, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with financial objectives
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required, with CPA or MBA preferred.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team structure look like for this role?
This is a leadership role that reports to the Director, Production Finance and has multiple direct reports.
What skills make a strong candidate for this position?
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep understanding of production finance, strong technical acumen, excellent accounting knowledge, and passion for streamlining processes.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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