Erika Carlson

• Managed series pattern, amortization, production scheduling, hot cost, and episodic and pilot budgets for film, television, streaming, and influencer/creator content services. • Processed weekly payroll for a crew of 40+ people. • Built, updated, and maintained a budget for content production (pre-production through the post). • Prepared bi-weekly Estimated Final Cost forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting. • Developed and managed complex excel-based financial models. • Processed monthly credit card transactions, • Processed Accounts payable and receivable. • Established and maintained weekly cash flow forecasting and review weekly reports for accuracy.

• Managed all financial aspects of multiple shows from pre- to post-production. • Processed weekly payroll for crews of 80+ people, including Union payroll (WGA, DGA). • Worked closely with Line Producers to ensure proper cost tracking and variance movement and provide forecast updates. • Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, • Responsible for Month End operations for multiple entities, encompassing intercompany billing, reporting, and reconciliation of all inter-company cash accounts. • Reconciled dozens of corporate charge card accounts in excess of $250,000 per month. • Supervised accounting interns and coordinated bi-weekly cost-tracking meetings with Line Producers. • Served as liaison between Corporate Accounting and Production Management teams, ensuring relevant changes on both sides were effectively communicated. • Special and ad-hoc projects for the Production Management and Corporate Accounting team as needed.

• Monitored and processed weekly payroll for crews of 150+ people. • Managed employee onboarding, including I-9 verification. • Participated in executive-level meeting planning. Collaborated with production to develop and implement policies and procedures to increase internal efficiencies. • Aided human resources department staff on an as-needed basis. • Processed weekly Accounts Payable and Receivable, as well as credit card reconciliation. • Prepared and analyzed payroll reports and ensured adherence to company budgets and forecasts. Proactively managed payroll spending through analysis of gross pay and headcount reports.

Research & pitch stories, 2nd shooter, reconciling receipts and petty cash, organizing gear.