Senior Production Accountant

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.

The Senior Production Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day to day finance operations of Flying Bark’s animation productions. This includes budgeting, forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal financial policies. The role involves close collaboration with Producers and the finance team to keep projects on track and within budget. This position will be responsible for cementing structure, systems, and clarity to support the growing team. Dual reporting to LA and HQ Finance (located in Sydney). 

About the Role

• Own and maintain production budgets for animation projects, including budget simulations and ongoing forecast updates
• Partner closely with Producers to develop department-level forecasts aligned with crew planning and production needs
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to maintain overhead budgets and update company-wide financial forecasts
• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial summaries for senior production and finance leadership
• Support project bidding by partnering with Producers to build budgets and finalize external client bids
• Oversee crew-related financial tracking, including payroll coordination, union requirements, rate questions, and location-based cost impacts
• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with contracts, purchase orders, and approved production budgets
• Monitor cash flow and payment schedules to ensure timely payments to vendors and stakeholders
• Reconcile tax credit estimates and ensure compliance with government regulations and stakeholder agreements
• Support internal and external audits to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance

About You

• 8+ years of experience in production accounting, preferably within animation or VFX
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience; CPA a plus
• Strong proficiency in production accounting software Greenslate and Microsoft Excel 
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) essential
• Strong capability in Power BI, including building dashboards, data modeling, and report visualization
• Prior exposure to system implementation or finance transformation projects.
• Working knowledge of the animation production pipeline, including department structures and cost drivers
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across teams, vendors, and clients
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve financial issues while keeping productions on budget and on schedule

Why Work with Us?

• We work on some of the coolest projects in the industry! Check out our website: Flying Bark
• We have cake days, a dedicated culture club, and regular studio social events!
• We offer a hybrid working approach, with flexible work-from-home days
• Career development is a priority for us, and we provide ongoing training and support opportunities
• Our employees rave about our inclusive and welcoming culture—everyone is celebrated here!

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00