Director, Production Finance

Tennis Channel is seeking a hands-on Director, Production Finance to lead and manage production budgeting, forecasting, accounting, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement across Tennis Channel production activities. This role sits within Tennis Channel Corporate Finance & Accounting and reports to the Controller / VP Finance,servingprimarilyasthefinancepartnerinsupportoftheheadofproduction&programmingandtherelated teamsacrossliveevents,studio productions,original content,digital initiatives,creative,and production operations.

Theheadofproduction&programmingownsthedepartmentbudget,includingcreativebudgets;the Director role supportsthatresponsibilitythroughproduction-related financial management, reporting, analysis, and decision support.

The Directorwillworkcloselywith Production ,Programming,Rights&Acquisitions,Creative,Operations, Legal, HRandFinance& Accounting, asneeded, to support the production-related financial responsibilities.

This role is onsite and located in Santa Monica, CA.

• Prepareannualproductionbudgets,quarterlyforecastsandlong-range plans.
• Build financial models for productions/tournaments, seasonal coverage plans, and production cost centers to support staffing, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• LeadPickleballTVjointventureproduction-related forecasting,actualization,andvarianceanalysisin coordinationwithproductionleadershipand
  
  Finance&Accounting.
• Preparefinancialsupportforgo/no-go decisions,cashflow,production economics,andfinancialrisks.

• Leadproductionaccounting,includingjobcosting,accruals,amortization,andclosesupport.
• Trackproductioncosts,commitments,vendor obligations,andtalentcoststosupportaccuratereporting.
• Reviewproductionpayables and purchasingcard activityforpropercoding, approvals,and controls.
• PrepareforecastupdatesandcostvarianceexplanationsforFP&A,Accounting,and Production.

• Prepare KPI dashboards, forecast packages, cost summaries, and recurring reports for the Head of Production & Programming to support production planning, cost visibility, and decision making.
• Conduct post-event production cost reviews to explain variances, capture planning takeaways, and recommend improvements for upcoming productions.
• Summarizeproductionfinancialinsightsforexecutivereportingandupcomingproductionplanning.

• Improve budgeting,forecasting,accounting,reporting quality, forecast accuracy,anddecisionsupport.
• Developcostbenchmarks,productivity metrics,savings trackers,andperformanceindicatorsacrossproductions,vendors,staffing,travel,and operations.
• Implement automation, AI-enabled tools, templates,andreporting improvements to increase efficiency and financial visibility.

• Review production agreements, vendor arrangements, talent commitments,and related documents for financial terms, budget impact, cost tracking, and risks in support of the Head of Production & Programming.
• Coordinate with Legal, HR, Treasury, Tax, and Accounting as needed on production-related financial risks,labor costs, international requirements, cash flow, and compliance.
• Supportinternationalproductions,includingforeigncosts,tax/VAT,payment timing,currency exposure,and compliance impacts.
• Maintainpracticalgovernance,controls,andprocessesthatsupportgrowth,compliance,cost discipline,and operational effectiveness.
• Provide Leadership & Team Development
• Provide day-to-day leadership,coaching,andsupporttothe Production Finance team.
• Set priorities,goals,development plans,andoperatingrhythms.
• Foster accountability,collaboration,financial discipline,improvement,anddata-drivendecisionmaking.

• Bachelor's…