Production Accountant
Company: Skydance
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Skydance Animation is looking
for an experienced Production Accountant to join its animation
division. The Production Accountant will provide financial support
and analysis for Skydance Animation. This position is responsible
for all financial and accounting functions related to production.
Inclusive but not limited to cost reporting, forecasting/cash
flows, accounts payable and payroll processing, general accounting,
and ad-hoc analysis. The Production Accountant will work directly
with Film Production Management, Producers and the Director of
Production Finance. Responsibilities Manage all financial aspects
of production accounting including budgeting, cash flows, cost
tracking, variance analysis, forecasting estimated final cost
(EFC), production quota and productivity reporting, as well as
monthly reconciliation to the corporate ledger Partner with the
Production leadership to create and manage production schedules and
budgets that deliver films on budget Provide and present clear,
accurate and timely production planning scenarios and analysis to
both Production and Studio Management during the life cycle of a
film Understand and aid in solving budgeting and staffing issues
Collaborate with show leadership to measure production health
against quotas, milestones, complexity goals and budget, and create
executive summaries that headline those measurements Collaborate
with the SAM (Skydance Animation Madrid) Finance team to manage all
cost/EFC reporting to include both costs and crew weeks Adapt to
changing scenarios, anticipate problems and recommend solutions to
show leadership, while maintaining studio objectives Clearly and
concisely communicate issues and collaborate with Production
leadership to problem solve using active listening and knowledge of
the animation production process Provide accurate, detailed and
timely cost reports, cash flow and headcount forecasts, Staffing
Profiles, and Smart Accounting/Trial Balance reconciliations Comply
with all studio procedures for POs, invoices, checks and timecard
approvals Collaborate with Production Finance team to establish
best practices, maintain consistency across shows and provide
maximum efficiency Liaise with studio Human Resources and
Recruiting team to identify proper hiring needs and practices
Direct and approve all staffing documents including terminations,
dismissal pay, vacation payout, and bill backs in a timely manner
Direct Assistant Production Accountant on all aspects of their job
to ensure Studio compliance, accuracy, and timely processing of all
payments Mentor and train Assistant Production Accountant to ensure
strong work performance Requirements 5 years of production
accounting experience required Proficiency with Excel required
Experience with Smart Accounting preferred Business or Accounting
degree preferred Animation experience preferred Knowledge of SAG
and IA pay practices preferred (notably 839 and 700) The salary
range for this exempt position in Los Angeles, California is
$140,000 – $185,000. The rate offered may vary based on the
candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant
expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base
salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package,
including bonus, benefits, etc. We realize that skills and
expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and
we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the
requirements as written in the job description. Animation
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