San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The preferred candidate would be based in South California due to frequent travel but are open to those outside the area that are willing to maintain a heavy presence in the market.

This role focuses on selling Sage Intacct accounting software for clients in the entertainment and not for profit industries.

Why Choose RKL?

RKL offers a comprehensive benefits package as well as an ability to work with your day-to-day life.

This includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Commitment to work life balance
• Investment and complete buy-in to your career progress, through trainings, mentorships, and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match

Who We Are and What We Do

We are RKL, a leading advisory firm that helps organizations and their leaders take on everyday challenges and opportunities while preparing them for whatever comes next in their business.

RKL aspires to be a collaborative organization working for the collective success and benefit of one another, our clients and our communities.

About the Position

The Director of Sales for Accounting Software/ERP within the entertainment and not for profit industry is responsible for continual growth via the acquisition of new RKL eSolutions customers. As a trusted advisor, the Director will also collaborate with Marketing, RKL LLP Partners and external referral contacts in building a sustainable pipeline to achieve the new license goals.

Other responsibilities include:

• Manage the entire sales cycle from initial introductions, through discovery and demo, to close
• Engage with prospects to qualify opportunities and identify solutions that meet the prospect specific project requirements
• Prepare prospect presentations along with demo resources unique to each sales plan
• Act as liaison between the prospect, eSolutions and publishers especially the Sage team
• Participate in Marketing tactics that generate demand including webinars, in-person meetings, internal/external industry groups, networking events, tradeshows, and other prospect generating activities
• Nurture leads through scheduled follow-up activities and events in CRM
• Partner with business development representatives to identify new marketing targets and strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 7 years in software sales and customer success required, both transactional sales and strategic selling experience
• Entertainment and not for profit experience preferred
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct is preferred

If you are passionate about the work you do and want to join an amazing team that will invest in your future, we want you here! For more information regarding our open position and the services we provide, visit our website at https://www.rklcpa.com/careers/.

RKL is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

RKL LLP

Title: Finance Manager

Compensation: $125K + Bonus

Location: Culver City, CA

Email your word document resume to charliet@logiscfo.com and reference the subject as Finance Manager.

Our client, a well-known entertainment studio, has partnered with Logis to add a Finance Manager to their growing team. We are looking for a Manager of FP&A with a “can do” attitude, critical thinking skills, analytical mind, and excellent interpersonal skills to support our client’s business as the company positions itself for growth.

As the Manager of FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in the review and assessment of the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. This is a dynamic role in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Manage the financial planning process including the creation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, AOP, and LRP
• Develop in-depth analysis and financial projections to support strategic projects for various initiatives and present recommendations and results to executive team
• Develop and leads a monthly financial reporting package accompanied by meaningful commentary
• Consolidate and analyze P&L forecasts and budgets
• Provide variance analysis on actual overhead expenditures and provide business insights to executive team
• Drive value-add analytics using qualitive and quantitative data/factors
• Ability to work and engage cross-functionally and build strong relationships with internal and external senior level partners – excellent communication skills both written and verbal and great interpersonal skills both over the phone and face to face
• Work with key stakeholders, operating groups and finance team members to improve the effectiveness of the financial planning process, assumptions and results
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Lead or assist with special projects as needed

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Entertainment experience preferred
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ultimates a big plus
• Strong team player with “can do attitude” who can thrive under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines while handling multiple business priorities simultaneously
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and with a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and mission driven environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Email your word document resume to charliet@logiscfo.com and reference the subject as Finance Manager.

Logis | Accounting & Finance Consulting | Talent Search

Why Join Us

Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world.

Responsibilities

As a User Acquisition Manager, you will design, improve, and execute strategies of multiple channels for paid user acquisition and reactivation, giving priority to sustainable growth that takes into account the current condition of the product. We are on the lookout for ideal talents who are data-driven, result-oriented, and responsible, and have great passion for video game marketing.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage a variety of user acquisition channels to acquire mobile users (include, but not limited to: Google, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok…etc);
• Responsible for UA optimization, A/B testing, and leading innovative improvement against assigned targets;
• Collaborate with Product, Research, Creative Art, and other teams to develop new and improve existing UA strategies and activities;
• Develop insights, testing methodologies, and process optimization for activities like UA, user analysis, and market trends monitoring.

Qualifications

We Expect You To Have:

• Bachelor degree or above, preferably in Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 3+ years of experience in media buying/user acquisition/performance marketing in 2C business;
• 1+ years of experience in video gaming companies;
• Strong proficiency with Excel;
• Passion for digital marketing & video games.

Even Better If You Have:

• Proficiency of SQL/Python;
• A strong understanding of funnel conversion metrics, retention rates, and LTV predictions.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles (currently hybrid because of pandemic);
• Current working hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 8pm Pacific Time (including one-hour break);
• Salary range is $70,000-120,000/year.

Yotta is committed to building an inclusive environment where creative professionals from a multitude of diverse cultural backgrounds collaborate to inspire audiences and each other. We are passionately supportive of equality in all its forms and never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, identity, national origin, handicap, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.

Yotta Games

Position Summary: 

wiip is seeking a Manager, Studio Finance to oversee all facets of the production finance operation and accounting process. This position will be a key member of the Finance team working closely with internal and external production teams. The ideal candidate will understand the episodic television production business and be able to work cross-functionally with other teams including Creative, Business Affairs, Productions and Senior Management. Please email resumes to: jobs@wiip.com

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage production cash flow and funding schedules for all wiip’s productions
• Partner with Production and Show Accountants to drive accurate, complete and timely costs reporting 
• Review productions cost reports and trial balances, record quarter end consolidation journal entries
• Reconcile production funding account to production trial balance funding ledger
• Perform accounting processes including but not limited to account reconciliations, record journal entries during accounting close cycle, billings and collections
• Work with external auditor and provide support during year-end financial audit
• Key financial management liaison between Production, Show Accountants, Business Affairs, and Corporate Finance
• Serve as the main point of contact for all production related audits 
• Oversee production incentives workflow from budget or estimates through the receipt of tax credits
• Manage participations and residuals process and ensure payments are made on time
• Ad hoc analysis and projects as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of show accounting experience with TV/film production companies
• Production finance experience required
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles, both in theory and practical application, particularly with respect to television or film accounting preferred
• Experience with residuals or entertainment union payroll and tax incentives preferred
• Ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Ability to articulate your work to non-financial team members
• Ability to be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• Intacct experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills required

About Us: wiip is a global independent studio distinctive in its talent-first approach by inspiring storytellers to do what they love – create. Led by entertainment veteran Paul Lee, wiip’s critically acclaimed premium slate includes Brad Ingelsby’s Emmy® Award-winning limited series, “Mare of Easttown,” starring Kate Winslet for HBO; Alena Smith’s Peabody Award-winning series “Dickinson,” starring Hailee Steinfeld for Apple TV+; Jenny Han’s global sensation YA drama, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” for Prime Video; Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck’s limited series “White House Plumbers,” starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux for HBO; Danny Boyle’s “Pistol,” for FX/Hulu; Matthew Berry and Arthur Mathews “Toast of Tinseltown,” and Cody Heller’s “Dummy,” starring Emmy® nominated Anna Kendrick for The Roku Channel; and the upcoming first scripted drama from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions entitled “Bodkin,” starring Will Forte for Netflix. 

wiip

Our entertainment client is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator to provide support to the Talent Relations department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain talent grids for all aspects of the onboarding process: birthdays, gifts, important milestones, etc.
• Responsible for list management—executive events, dinners, premieres, etc.
• Assists with Invoice tracking, processing, and correspondence.
• Coordinates all gifting for talent and maintains the gifting grid
• Regularly work with Marketing, Diversity and Inclusion, and Current/Development teams for talent asks. and requests including marketing shoots, panels, etc.
• Assists with special projects as needed
• Helps with travel for all events and creates itineraries for talent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience with Adobe is a plus.
• Able to work well in a high-volume atmosphere, and with various personalities tactfully.
• Strong verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and be proactive in resolving issues
• Must be motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, reliable, self-assured and able to prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and interact professionally with senior executives, talent and their representatives.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Four-year college degree, preferably in communications.
• Availability to attend award shows and parties after hours/on weekends in January and February as needed – probably about 4-5 per month.

Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome benefits and employee perks:

• Aquent Talent: https://aquenttalent.com/
• Subsidized Health, Vision and Dental Benefits, and Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching! https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits
• Resume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You’ll be set-up for success!
• Free Continued Learning: https://aquent.com/talent/training

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $23-25 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator II to join our Payroll team in Cypress, CA. The payroll coordinator will assist with multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for 1000+ employees, as well as maintain payroll records. They will interact with all levels of the organization and serve as the main point of contact for all payroll related matters.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing payroll for 8 Yamaha companies consisting of 1000+ employees, including extracting hours from time and attendance, loading into WFN, and reconciling before processing payroll.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, assisting with any inquiries or issues related to their paychecks.
• Serve as the Workers Compensation liaison, which includes working with applicable agencies for filing workers compensation claims and completing any necessary forms.
• Input all necessary employee information into ADP, i.e., new hires, terminations, final check, promotions, salary changes, title changes, etc.
• Collaborate with vendors to establish new contract personnel in Time & Attendance system. Process contract personnel terminations.
• Collaborate with auditors during audit processes. Furnish requested data, examine information supplied by auditors, and rectify any imbalances in the data.
• Address unemployment claims across all states where Yamaha conducts its operations. This involves filling out necessary forms and submitting them to the respective state agencies as required.
• Compute and oversee salary adjustments for qualified employees during periods of leave of absence.
• Handle and manage all inquiries for employment for verification, written or verbal.
• Collaborate with ADP for any specialized requests and/or projects.
• Create and prepare standard and ad-hoc reports for time & attendance as well as payroll wage data.
• Assist with acquiring, selling, and facilitating communication regarding tickets for employee entertainment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Work under limited supervision
• Recognize significant problems and trends within incomplete or contradictory data.
• Take a broad perspective to problems and spot new, less obvious solutions.
• Adopt a comprehensive viewpoint when addressing challenges and identify innovative solutions that might not be immediately apparent.

What you need to be successful:

• AA degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• 5+ years experience with ADP WorkforceNow required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving abilities.
• Capability to generate standardized reports and create custom ad-hoc reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Excel, Word etc.).
• Proficiency in ADP.

The pay range for this position is $47,610 to $77,814. Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidates base pay depending on job-related experience. Base pay is one part of Yamaha’s Total Rewards program, our Talent Acquisition team will share more details as candidates progress.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Construction Project Manager – Commercial Projects

Los Angeles, CA

We are actively looking for a Project Manager who is ready to join a world class team!

We are seeking a talented commercial construction leader who is ready for the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have been a lead Project Manager on ground up and or TI projects valued from $2M-$50M in the Commercial Office, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Hospitality, Entertainment or Government sectors.

Desired Experience:

• 8+ years Commercial Construction experience
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or related
• Desire for a new team, new approaches and opportunity to advance your career into senior leadership

We offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes a company vehicle and full benefits package.

All inquiries are confidential.

Vitality Group

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman

Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman (“GRF”) is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking a Leadership & Career Development Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location: This position can be based out of Century City or Encino (CA).

Overview of Role: The primary responsibility of this role is to create and deliver talent development programs across the Firm to ensure a high-performing, highly engaged, and diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement organization-wide leadership training programs to improve high potential retention and leadership skills and enhance high performance teams while integrating our inclusion efforts
• Design, plan & facilitate Hi-Potential Leadership Cohorts, including coaching & feedback for staff and teams’ development
• Provide ongoing coaching to Director- and manager-level employees that supports their increased ability to drive an efficient business while engaging, coaching, and developing their employees
• Implement post-training modifications based upon participant feedback and training results
• Develop and maintain training-tracking metrics and reporting
• Collaborate with GRF leaders to understand business trends and requirements, analyze organizational development needs, develop, and implement learning strategies and programs at individual and team levels
• Determine the best instructional methods for training initiatives to maximize effectiveness and costs
• Support execution of initiatives by training
• Assist with structuring interviewing course to ensure managers correctly adopt selection tools, which avoid bias in selection
• Oversee and take ownership of Firm review process for 30-day check-ins, 60-day check-ins, new hire reviews and annual reviews
• Other projects and duties, as assigned

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is a plus
• 5+ years of HR experience related to developing and implementing organization-wide leadership training programs, improving high potential retention and leadership skills, and enhancing high performance teams
• Active PHR certification is a plus
• Exposure to financial services, accounting, taxation, auditing or related services is highly favored
• Capability of embracing and implementing change within an organization
• Strong consulting skills with a client-focused mindset; building relationships and collaboration
• Seasoned facilitator, adept at thinking on feet and managing a training room
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles / previous instructional design experience
• Interest in integrated DEI initiatives required; Experience with DEI initiatives preferred
• Ability to build instant rapport and strong interpersonal skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous experience using ADP & Trello preferred but not required
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and best practices

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
• CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
• Early office closures for major holidays
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Employee and client referral bonus
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program

This is an exempt position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. The expected base compensation hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC

Xcel Mechanical Systems is seeking a full-time Project Manager to oversee the execution of large and complex HVAC and Plumbing construction projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, management and delivery. Our engineering and construction management teams work in some of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles, with some of the largest owners and general contractors in the nation, delivering projects across the company’s strategic Aerospace, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare and Transportation sectors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing systems
• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through project delivery
• Establish project objectives, completion milestones, procedures and performance standards
• Manage financial aspects of the contract, including but not limited to financial forecasting, manpower forecasting, job cost tracking, preparing monthly billings, etc.
• Meet or exceed gross profit goals stated in project budget
• Set-up a workable schedule for job cost control, labor, material, equipment and subcontractors
• Set-up a pre-planning meeting with internal project stakeholders
• Work with Purchasing Department on all equipment and material buyout
• Work with Project Team to ensure job drawings and change orders are up to date
• Interface with subcontractors, engineers, city and county officials and clients as required
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, win additional work
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, labor, vendors and subcontractors

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-directed with strong time-management skills
• Resourceful and aggressive in providing high-quality results
• Well-organized and able to meet deadlines and budgets
• Knowledge of the mechanical construction business, including estimating, scheduling and cost control, general knowledge of code requirements, ability to read blueprints, budget preparation, negotiation skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity tools
• Experience with construction management software platforms

Xcel Mechanical Systems

Construction Project Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA(On-site)

POP MART, founded in 2010 (SEHK: 9992), is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, designer toy culture evangelism, and strategic investments, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain, allowing artists to focus solely on their craft and giving stage to talent from all over the world. With 4,000+ employees worldwide, POP MART has successfully set foot in more than 23 countries and regions, serving a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans.

What You Will Achieve

Project Manager Assistance

• Assist with building the feishui document and work flow system (RFI, MTL, ICR), compiling documents to be uploaded into Feishui or company system
• Assist with internal coordination and communication of important items between the internal team
• Supprt project manager with phone calls, messages, email, scanning, copying, mailing for project management
• Assist Project Manager with coordinating submittal packages submitted from General Contractor and Architect
• Assist Project Manager with updating the project schedule, and coordinating and tracking daily/weekly report in Jobs-in-Progress
• Assist Project Manager in filing any corporate presentations and uncoming project plan
• Assist Project Manager with city/country building department, mall TI administration for each project
• Assist Project Manager with Mall common area turn over process and documents

Project Coordination

• Obtain, process, file, and track General Contractor and Architect contracts
• Generate, invoice, and track payment for consultants, third party consultants, Architects, General Contractors, City permit and plans
• Update and distribute Jobs-in-Progress
• Receive and distribute construction documents with consultants, internal team and agencies (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, electrical,fire sprinkler, and T24)
• Understand each city’s administrative requirements for processing plans, plots, permits, fees, etc.
• Distribute construction start memos
• Update and distribute plan tracker, lot exhibits addenda, and disclaimers
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Document Administration

• Scan and accurately file project-related documents using the company network drives per policies and procedures
• Accurately save and file plans and manage the plan tracker
• Ensure all documents are organized and filed properly
• Compile books, notes, and materials related to projects, lender, frame walk, CFD, project tours, corporate presentations, Mall design guide,etc.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of 4 years Civil Engineering or Construction Management perfered
• A Minimum of 2 years of previous project coordinator experience related to Commerical TI preferred
• Must be organized and have strong communication skills
• Fast learner and self-motivated preferred

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

POP MART