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AbelCine

Production Resource Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

... the financial services industry, on a six-month consulting engagement with the potential for ... Coordinate onboarding of freelance production crew. * Develop and maintain resource forecasts ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

... product work with this client, shaping the ways that millions of people engage with their financial ... This is a remote freelance role starting as soon as possible and running through December 23, 2026.

Solomon Page

Business Affairs Consultant

Burbank, CA · On-site

$170 - $177/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Partner with Creative, Production, Finance, Marketing, Communications, and Legal stakeholders on ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

Washington, DC · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

Designers play essential roles in the strategy, conception, and design of beautiful ideas, products ... financial brand celebrated for its bold creative ambitions and culturally resonant work. In this ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

... financial brand celebrated for its bold creative ambitions and culturally resonant work. In this ... This is not a product design role. This is a remote freelance role from August 17 through October ...

Digital Remedy

VP, Production Operations

Santa Monica, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This executive leadership role oversees the technical, operational, financial, and logistical ... staff editors, and freelance production personnel. * Foster a culture of collaboration ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Production Finance vs Freelance Production Accountant?

AspectFreelance Production FinanceFreelance Production Accountant
CredentialsFinancial background, industry-specific knowledgeAccounting certification, CPA preferred
Work EnvironmentOn-set, production offices, remoteOn-set, post-production, remote
Employer & Industry UsageFilm, TV, commercial productionsFilm, TV, commercial productions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Freelance Production Finance professionals focus on budgeting, funding, and financial planning for productions, often working closely with producers. Freelance Production Accountants handle day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial record-keeping. While both roles require financial expertise and industry experience, Production Finance emphasizes budgeting and funding strategies, whereas Production Accountants focus on accurate financial documentation and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Production Finance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Production Finance Manager

Warner Bros. Discovery

Burbank, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Warner Bros. Discovery rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 76 rated media

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
The Production Finance Manager is responsible for providing production finance managerial support across motion picture productions throughout development, production, wrap, and post production. This role partners closely with freelance production accounting teams, production teams, corporate accounting, treasury, tax, and digital systems to ensure financial accuracy while supporting productions in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Your Role Accountabilities
Production Financial Management
  • Provide end-to-end managerial production finance support for assigned productions from development through final cost
  • Ensure compliance with studio financial policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements
  • Serve as a primary escalation point for production finance issues and risk mitigation
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (Tax, Treasury, Digital Systems, Payroll) to ensure aligned execution

Banking, Cash & Treasury Management
  • Oversee production bank account setup, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure (US)
  • Review and maintain payment approval workflows and authorized signatories
  • Ensure timely bank reconciliations, statement reviews, and proper digital filing
  • Manage lockbox deposits, wire access, and funding confirmations as required
  • Oversee Cashet / Cashet Pay setup, approvals, and ongoing account maintenance

Cost Reporting & Cash Flow
  • Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports for accuracy and completeness
  • Validate trial balances, ETCs, variances, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure cost report totals are properly "tick-and-tied" to system-generated reports
  • Review and monitor cash flow submissions and funding needs against cost reports

SAP & Financial Systems
  • Oversee SAP invoice processing, coding accuracy, approvals, and timely payments
  • Review SAP reconciliations each period to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper approval
  • Monitor CTD reports and pending transactions; escalate issues as needed
  • Ensure financial records are properly filed and maintained for audit readiness
  • Coordinate A/R setup, recharges, and journal entries as required

Digital Systems & Access Controls
  • Manage provisioning and deprovisioning of production accounting staff system access with digital systems
  • Perform quality control checks to ensure proper segregation of duties
  • Oversee access to production systems (e.g., Cashet, Smart Accounting, Smart PO, SmartTime, SharePoint, BOX)
  • Ensure workflows and approvals remain compliant throughout the production lifecycle

Development & Payroll Oversight (US)
  • Oversee payroll processing for development projects
  • Review payroll coding, approvals, and posting reports for accuracy
  • Coordinate SAP journal entries related to payroll and development costs
  • Ensure development accounts remain compliant with studio standards

Post-Production & Wrap
  • Coordinate pre-wrap and wrap meetings with production and post teams
  • Ensure final reports, filings, and reconciliations are complete and accurate
  • Oversee return of production funds and closure of financial accounts
  • Support audit readiness through final compliance checks

Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum 3+ years relevant and/or previous work experience in production finance or production accounting (preferred, not required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Ability to manage multiple productions and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with creative and financial teams
  • Experience working in a studio or large-scale production environment
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
  • Experience driving process improvement or automation initiatives
  • Key Competencies
  • Financial accuracy and attention to detail
  • Production-facing collaboration
  • Risk identification and escalation
  • Systems and workflow discipline
  • Continuous improvement orientation

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $83,300.00 - $154,700.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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