FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING

Sound production accounting is the backbone of financial control on any production. Bill Dion works closely with the production accountant to maintain real-time visibility into costs, flag variances early, and ensure the production never runs out of runway.

His approach to production accounting is built on transparency with the financier, the studio, and the department heads. No surprises. No hidden overages. Just clear, accurate reporting at every stage.

ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS

Cost Reporting

Weekly cost reports with actuals, commitments, and projections. Clear variance analysis against the approved budget.

Payroll Management

Coordination with payroll services (Cast & Crew, EP, GreenSlate) for accurate and timely payroll processing.

Petty Cash

Rigorous petty cash management with daily reconciliation and department accountability.

Purchase Orders

PO system for all vendor commitments, ensuring no unauthorized spending.

Wrap Accounting

Complete wrap accounting package delivered to financier within agreed timeline after principal photography.

SOFTWARE & SERVICES

GreenSlate Production Accounting
Movie Magic Budgeting
Cast & Crew Payroll
Entertainment Partners (EP)
Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

TAX INCENTIVES

Federal and state film tax credits