Head of Production Finance

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About Wonder Project

Wonder Project is a transformative entertainment brand producing and curating premium movies and TV series for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that entertainment has on our lives and on culture itself. Our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in—stories that bring audiences together and endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.

We're looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. We're building something new in entertainment, and that requires creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment where every contribution matters and you’re energized by the opportunity to shape culture through storytelling, you'll fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey as we build an entertainment brand committed to restoring faith in things worth believing in.

About The Role

The Head of Production Finance will lead all aspects of production‑related financial operations across film and television projects. This individual will be responsible for establishing financial controls, overseeing cost reporting and compliance, and partnering with key stakeholders to manage budgets from development through delivery. As a key member of the leadership team in a growing organization, the Head of Production Finance will be both a strategic thought partner and a hands‑on operator, setting up and managing workflows that scale with the business.

This role includes oversight of payroll, accounts payable, cash flow forecasting, budget creation, and audit readiness, while supporting the larger corporate finance and planning needs of the company. The Head of Production Finance will also interface regularly with production teams, accounting staff, production service partners, and internal executives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all production finance matters across development and physical production.
• Partner with creative, business affairs, and corporate finance leads to ensure financial goals and strategies are aligned across the company.
• Develop and implement production finance policies, systems, and best practices tailored to the company's scale and growth objectives.
• Lead financial planning for production activity, including preparation of long‑range forecasts, scenario planning, and project‑specific investment analysis.

Production Finance Operations

Development Oversight

Financial Systems & Controls

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Salary : $150K, Bonus Eligible

Benefits, FSA, 401k

The Wonder Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The Wonder Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Wonder Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Seniority Level : Executive

Employment Type : Full‑time

Job Function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industry : Entertainment

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