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Film Production Finance Executive As a key member of our production team, this role will be involved in all aspects of production finance from development through post production. This role will work ...

Sr. Production Finance Accountant

New York, NY ยท On-site

$81K - $152K/yr

Special projects include updating the Production Finance Accounting Manual and Sarbanes Oxley quarterly reviews. Understanding the NY group does less in-house show, the focus on managing 3rd party ...

Intern, Finance

Garden Grove, CA ยท On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Production Finance Reporting and Analytics * Support financial reporting and analysis for Manufacturing, Quality, Material Planning, and Logistics functions. * Assist in building and maintaining ...

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How much do production finance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for production finance in the United States is $16.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is production finance?

Production finance refers to the management and oversight of all financial aspects involved in producing films, television shows, or other media projects. Professionals in production finance are responsible for budgeting, cost tracking, financial forecasting, and ensuring that productions stay within their allocated budgets. They work closely with producers, accountants, and department heads to monitor expenditures, process payments, and prepare financial reports. Their role is essential for maintaining the fiscal health of a project and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

How does a Production Finance professional collaborate with other departments during a film or television project?

Production Finance professionals work closely with creative, production, and post-production teams to ensure financial plans align with the project's needs. They attend production meetings, provide real-time budget updates, and help resolve financial challenges as they arise. This role often requires balancing creative vision with budget constraints, making strong communication and negotiation skills essential. By collaborating with various stakeholders, Production Finance professionals help keep projects on track financially and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

What is the difference between Production Finance vs Production Accounting?

AspectProduction FinanceProduction Accounting
Primary FocusManaging budgets, securing funding, financial planningTracking expenses, processing invoices, cost reporting
Required CredentialsFinance or accounting background, certifications often preferredAccounting background, certifications like CPA beneficial
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with producers, financiers, and executivesWorks closely with production teams and vendors
Industry UsageUsed across film, TV, and commercial productions for financial oversightUsed for day-to-day expense management on set and in post-production

Production Finance focuses on budgeting, securing funding, and overall financial planning for a production. Production Accounting handles expense tracking, invoicing, and cost reporting. Both roles are essential in managing a production's finances but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Production Finance, and why are they important?

To excel in Production Finance, you need a strong background in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, often supported by a degree in finance or accounting. Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as Movie Magic Budgeting, SAP, and Excel, as well as knowledge of union and guild regulations, is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals navigate complex budgets and collaborate with production teams. These skills ensure accurate financial oversight, cost control, and smooth production operations within strict timelines and budgets.
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Infographic showing various Production Finance job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,551 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Production Finance Professional

Production Finance Professional

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Finance Operations focuses on managing our procure-to-pay workflows to support all relevant teams and providing essential data for production accounting and cost tracking.ย  Reporting to the Sr Manager, Production Finance, you will join our Global Production Services team to support marketing, publishing and esport entertainment related projects. This role executes within established production finance workflows while identifying day-to-day process inefficiencies, supporting workflow documentation, maintaining accurate financial and operational data, and coordinating across teams to keep production work moving.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute and document established production finance workflows across procurement, vendor onboarding, payments, tracking, and reporting for Global Production Services projects.
  • Partner with global production services departments, production finance ops producers, procurement, legal, and technology partners to support workflow execution, communicate status and issues clearly, and coordinate resolution of operational blockers.
  • Review existing tools, data, and systems such as Google Workspace, Airtable, Coupa, and related tracking tools; maintain data accuracy across systems and flag gaps, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies that affect reporting or payment workflows.
  • Support vendor and payment operations by tracking vendor data, ensuring documentation completeness, assisting with onboarding and payment processing, and resolving routine vendor or payment issues.
  • Support budgeting and operational planning cycles through data entry, cost tracking, preparation of planning inputs, and maintenance of planning documentation.
  • Generate and maintain accurate financial and operational reports, identify data inconsistencies, and provide timely information that supports production accounting, cost tracking, and stakeholder decision-making.
  • Capture feedback from end users and catalog financial operations improvement opportunities across Production Finance and monitor prioritization and progress, and proactively inform users of upcoming changes affecting their work.
  • Support ad-hoc production finance requests and projects while balancing priorities and applying best practices for accuracy, discretion, and timely follow-through.
  • Partner with Sr Program Manager to develop tools/systems/routines to report team-wide progress towards annual goals without requiring burdensome manual input or maintenance from others.
Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of production accounting, production finance, finance operations, or comparable procure-to-pay experience.
  • Experience executing established financial workflows, including procurement, payments, tracking, reporting, and day-to-day workflow documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate data across multiple systems and tools.
  • Proficient in the Google ecosystem (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Airtable.
  • Experience supporting vendor onboarding, vendor documentation, payment processing, and routine issue resolution.
  • Ability to support budgeting, cost tracking, planning inputs, and financial or operational reporting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with production, finance, procurement, legal, technology, and other non-finance stakeholders; able to communicate status, risks, and issues clearly.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretionย 
Desired Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of production accounting, production finance, finance operations, or comparable procure-to-pay experience.
  • Familiarity with Coupa, IronClad, Slack, Notion, Tableau, and other production finance workflow or reporting tools.
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in emerging technologies (AI and automation) is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business-related field.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.ย 


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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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