Expression Interest - Series Animation Production Leadership jobs at Netflix

In this role, you will need to be a big-picture thinker, a self-starter, and an analytical thought partner with an eye for detail. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and embrace ambiguity and change. You must be a solutions-oriented problem solver and be able to communicate complex ideas using both qualitative and quantitative means to a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The position is based in Los Angeles and will report to the Director of FP&A for UCAN TV.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead long-range planning with an eye towards execution

• Own and support near-term and long-term P&Ls and cash forecasts for our Animated Series teams (includes Adult Animation, Live Action Scripted, Family Spectacle, Preschool & Kids, and 2nd Run Licensing)

• Manage headcount planning/ people cost budgets, and Studio cost planning

• Perform financial scenario analysis to support business unit scaling efforts to assist senior management decision-making

• Own, develop, and iterate on financial KPIs, metrics, and dashboards

• Work with cross-functional teams to adapt and evolve financial framework(s) to properly support managerial and GAAP reporting

• Develop slate review presentations that consolidate and summarize the multiple businesses that make up the Animated Series organization

• Assist in the implementation of a dynamic financial planning tool and drive automation efforts for existing systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are required to be highly analytical & strategic and be strong, effective communicators

• A sound understanding of related accounting guidance is preferred

• The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior-level executives. This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

• Netflix is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively autonomously

• Candidates with prior experience with and a passion for Animated content will be prioritized. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of superior financial and strategic analysis and delivering actionable recommendations based on this analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of directly relevant FP&A experience, ideally including animation finance

• Extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analyses

• Must have proficiency working with systems and automated reporting tools (i.e., Oracle, Anaplan, Workday financials, etc.). Financial systems implementation experience is a plus

• Superior proficiency with Excel and complex financial modeling

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance, MBA a plus

• Genuine passion and excitement for Netflix’s unique culture.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $470,000.

quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities on a large portfolio of scripted

Responsibilities:

• Drafting various agreements during the development and production periods including, without limitation, certificates, writer agreements, and actor agreements.

• Preparation and review of summaries of above-the-line talent deal terms (e.g. contractual travel requirements, dressing rooms, perks)

• Acting as point person for fielding questions related to paperwork, talent representatives’ information, talent deal terms

• Partnering closely with cross-functional departments (e.g., Marketing, Production, Copyright Admin, Minors and Diligence) to ensure operational efficiency with the Business Affairs team

• Maintaining and updating various dashboards and document management systems

• Working with Business Affairs executives, line producers and production personnel regarding day-to-day business/legal issues during prep, principal and post-production

• Coordinating receiving, distributing and uploading signed agreements internally and externally

Qualifications:

• Over 2 years of legal experience within the entertainment industry, at a production company and/or an entertainment agency

• Working understanding of television production, whether for scripted or unscripted content

• Prior experience drafting short-form production agreements

• Exposure to television production agreement deal terms and ability to identify issues

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to track multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Experience working with external partners and meeting strict deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $350,000.

• Research and provide tax and incentive advice to Netflix cross-functional partners, such as Production Management, Production Finance, and Business & Legal Affairs teams, with specific regard to cash flow, talent engagement, tax withholding, and indirect taxes.

• Evaluate and apply for production incentives (both domestic and international), and provide show-level support and tracking through the production, audit, and monetization phases.

• Effectively communicate complex tax and incentive matters in simple terms to other stakeholders and be comfortable making timely judgment calls in ambiguous situations.

• Coordinate with external advisors and the broader Netflix Corporate Tax Operations team to review international statutory accounts and tax returns, ensure incentive compliance, and maximize internal tax credit utilization.

• Liaise with Netflix Content Accounting and FP&A teams on financial reporting related to global incentives.

• Collaborate with the Studio Policy team to monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax/ incentive legislation, and assist in defining and implementing appropriate international tax planning strategies.

We find that individuals who quickly obtained Manager-level at a studio or public accounting firm are more likely to be suited to this unique and challenging role. If you’re a Manager or a rising star Senior Tax Associate, we’d love to talk to you. If your background is more on the production side and includes several years of experience with film production incentives, we’d love to talk to you as well!

• 5 to 7 years of tax experience, including public accounting, law firm, and/or relevant in-house industry experience preferred

• CPA preferred but not required

• Experience with film production tax & incentive matters, or strong production finance experience at a studio a strong plus

• International tax consulting or production finance experience a plus

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000-240,000.

Responsibilities

• Support permitting, regulatory, and compliance requirements for Netflix projects, including land use, environmental permitting, transportation permitting, and state and local tax issues. This position will work closely with Netflix's real estate, construction, and studio management teams.

• Drive positive community engagement around Netflix projects by building local alliances with key stakeholders, including elected officials, community groups, non-profits, chambers of commerce, and other business groups.

• Bring value to our local communities through targeted sponsorships and employee participation. This role will help identify and engage with the local programs that can best benefit our local communities.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with state and local officials, including participating in local legislative hearings and local stakeholder meetings. Key states for this effort include California, New Jersey, New York, and New Mexico. Part of this responsibility will include hosting community screenings and other events.

• Help guide Netflix's local workforce training initiatives towards building a pipeline of skilled workers in key markets.

• Leverage data to create local economic and community impact assessments and drive local stakeholder support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government or public policy.

• A deep understanding of the state and local regulatory process.

• Past success in bringing large capex projects to fruition.

• Experience in working with local permitting and regulatory agencies.

• Proven track record in supporting communities through corporate engagement.

• Skilled advocate with a keen ability to build relationships with diverse groups.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.

• Experience working with or within studios, technology companies, regulatory or governmental agencies, or industry associations is helpful but not necessary.

• Willingness to travel.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $400,000-$700,000.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a contact for below-the-line legal matters arising during development, pre-production, production, post-production, and launch.

• Ability to structure, draft, and negotiate below-the-line production agreements with moderate oversight, ensuring alignment with Netflix and industry standard and deal contexts (e.g., physical production department head agreements; casting director agreements; line producer agreements; short term production services agreements; vendor/rental agreements; equipment rental agreements; vehicle rental agreements; aviation, charter & drone rental agreements; watercraft agreements; location agreements; production office space/stage/facilities lease agreements; post-production agreements and visual effects agreements).

• During negotiations, clearly and succinctly communicate solutions to internal production and business partners as well as external producers and production personnel (e.g. Line Producer/UPM, Production Office Coordinator, Location Manager).

• Efficiently resolve issues without causing delays, adapting to the fast-paced nature of production legal work.

• Establish and maintain strong internal relationships with cross functional partners including Production Management, Post Production, VFX, Business Affairs, Labor, Finance, Health and Safety, Tax, Real Estate, Risk Management teams.

• Exercise sound judgment and curiosity regarding matters of first impression or complex issues.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree (JD or Paralegal certification accepted, but not required) and at least 2 years of proven experience in a similar business/legal affairs role in the film or television industry. This candidate must also be able to work proactively and reliably on multiple projects under tight timeframes in a fast-paced production environment being able to quickly assess risk and exercise strong judgment in the face of ambiguity.

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a solutions-driven mindset.

• The ability to organize, clarify, and communicate complex ideas quickly, succinctly and accurately.

• Confidence in counseling business partners and making decisions that have legal & business impacts.

• The ability to remain flexible and respond positively to changes.

• Tech-savvy individual, including proficiency with Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems.

• Ability to flourish in our unique ​​company culture, reflecting our values and leadership expectations.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $350,000.