Project Auditor -Mid level

Job Description

Company Description

Incessant Rain Studios is a cutting-edge animation studio specializing in the development and production of digital animated content for global audiences. The studio serves diverse platforms including theatrical, television, interactive, and home entertainment. With expertise in conceptual design, storyboarding, character design, modeling, animation, and post-production, Incessant Rain Studios delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs. Renowned for innovative creativity and technical excellence, the studio collaborates with clients worldwide.

Job Summary

The Project Auditor is responsible for managing project-based financial planning, budgeting, cost tracking, and bidding support for Animation and VFX projects. This role ensures accurate manday estimation, financial control, and project profitability throughout the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up projects with appropriate work breakdown structures
• Analyze scripts, storyboards, and project briefs to estimate production effort (mandays)
• Collaborate with producers and department leads to define scope and resources
• Prepare detailed bid breakdowns across departments
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Monitor project expenses (labor, materials, overhead) against approved budgets
• Track and control project expenditures
• Maintain and review the project-related portion of the general ledger
• Maintain detailed project financial records and documentation
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and report variances
• Support bidding and cost proposal preparation
• Ensure alignment between production schedules and financial plans
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Collaborate with finance managers for financial planning and control
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Assist in audits and provide necessary reports
• Assist in financial reporting and profitability analysis

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, production finance, or cost estimation
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Animation, VFX, Gaming, or Media production environments
• Familiarity with production pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., ShotGrid, Jira)

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy of cost estimates vs actuals
• Project budget adherence
• Project profitability
• Timeliness of financial reporting
• Efficiency improvements in estimation processes