Deals Manager, Motion Pictures

Job Description

Who We Are

Positioned at the nexus of talent, content, brands, technology, sports, and live events, CAA creates limitless opportunities for the storytellers, trendsetters, icons, and thought leaders who shape popular culture.  Across film, television, music, sports, digital media, marketing, and beyond, we represent thousands of the world’s leading actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, comedians, authors, athletes, coaches, broadcasters, teams, leagues, chefs, designers, consumer brands, and more. In service of them, we are committed to remaining the strongest, most vibrant, and most innovative service company in the world.

The Role

We are seeking a highly- motivated Motion Picture Deals Manager with a combination of Motion Picture Production knowledge, strong leadership skills and exceptional collaboration, organizational and customer service skills.  Based in Los Angeles, this position will be focused on the day-to-day operations and will be responsible for the oversight of incoming deal bookings, ensuring remittances are received and processed on time, resolving payment issues with buyers and clients,, all in collaboration with Motion Picture Agents/Assistants and Trust accounting. The Manager will also drive training for Motion Picture Assistants on booking and accounting systems, in collaboration with Trust and Learning & Development teams. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between the Motion Picture Agents/Assistants and Trust team in ensuring the highest level of accuracy and timeliness

• Oversight over an hourly FTE on the MP Production team to ensure all parts of the system are working and payments are handled timely with accuracy

• Ensure new contract bookings are submitted timely and accurately

• Ensure remittances are received timely and investigate any delays in anticipated payments to ensure clients are paid timely

• Ensure Motion Picture Production clients are onboarded properly and paperwork is submitted to ensure timely payments

• Oversee the onboarding process for Motion Picture Production clients, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed to facilitate timely payments

• Provide ad hoc analysis and reports for agents on client payments and accounting

• Develop a culture of collaboration and customer service at all levels of the agency

• Identify areas for continual process improvement

• Identify opportunities for continual process improvement and recommend actionable strategies for implementation

• Complete various reporting and analysis of commission transactions and cash collections

• Demonstrate the ability to seamlessly transition between various accounting systems, quickly adapting to new platforms and processes

• Organize and facilitate comprehensive training sessions and/or meetings to ensure alignment with the team’s current goals and needs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and management experience

• Experience in motion picture production industry preferred

• Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred

• Demonstrated experience in leading teams

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects and meet deadlines

• Proven ability to work in complex, matrix organizations

• Strong customer service and collaboration skills

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Experience managing processes and projects that involve collaborating with teams across the organization.

Location

This role is based in our Los Angeles office, with the team working on-site Monday through Thursday and the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $110,000 - $120,000 in Los Angeles. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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