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Finance Manager

Vaco

Vaco

Accounting & Finance
Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 75-80 / hour
Posted on Jan 22, 2026

Finance Manager POST NUMBER: 467172

Los Angeles, CA, US On-Site
Arts Entertainment and Recreation
Vaco
$ 75.00 - 80.00 hourly
contract-to-hire
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Our client is seeking a Contract to Hire Finance Manager to assist in the comprehensive planning and strategic decision making activity across all feature film operations. This position will prepare P&L and Cash Flow forecasts, manage financial models, and partner with finance and operating personnel to deliver analytics.
Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and assist in preparation of annual Budgets, Forecasts, Mid-Range Plans
  • Collaborate with various teams, including MPG Business Development, on greenlight/film model updates, ultimate profitability and by-title performance tracking
  • Coordinate with lines of business (Marketing, Distribution, Production, Corporate Finance) and all Theatrical Distribution Labels on product/content (for upcoming 3 years)and cash flow assumptions
  • Run impairment risks on current releases and/or on 3rd party co-financing deals, as needed for forecasts; prepare risk analyses and supplemental schedules for the accounting group and external auditors, as requested
  • Oversee preparation of Consolidated 3-Year Cash Flows and Balance Sheet forecasts; ensure working capital targets are met
  • For the Consolidated Cash Flow forecast, prepare the executive-level presentation, including variance analyses
  • Perform box office analysis on new releases, industry comparatives, by-title market analysis, and various other metrics to provide financial guidance to management
  • Execute regression analysis and other advanced modeling techniques to enhance forecasting timing models on certainly and Cash flows
  • Evaluate Net Present Value on certain revenue and cost items, including content valuations, obligations, revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Assist in drafting SOX controls and ensure compliance with all financial controls; coordinate with GFO and Technical Accounting
  • Assists liaison with technical accounting on new deal structures, ensuring models align with IFRS-compliant treatments
  • Approve division ultimate’s and third-party invoices, e.g., with TV or streaming providers, as part of film model ultimate workflows
Requirements:
  • BS/BA degree with accounting/finance/economics focus required
  • CPA and/or MBA/Master’s degree strongly preferred
  • 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, modeling, and accounting; entertainment/media industry experience strongly preferred
  • 1-2 years of managerial experience, including managing, developing, and leading staff
  • Deep expertise in technical modeling and indirect and direct cash flow forecasting, working capital, and balance sheet analyses
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoints kills; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
  • Experience with enterprise planning systems (e.g. SAP BPC, SmartView, etc.) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, others)
  • Knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP principles; SOX compliance experience required

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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