Director, Production Accounting
Core
Leading production planning, budgeting, and financial oversight for UFC's live events, studio shows, and media productions to ensure execution on time and on budget.
Role type
Director, Production Finance & Operations
Builds
Live MMA events, studio shows, and digital media content for UFC and TKO Group Holdings
Domain
Sports entertainment, live event production, media broadcasting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis, cost reporting, GAAP accounting, financial modeling, ERP systems, contract negotiation, risk management, team leadership
Preferred skills
CPA/CMA/FP&A certification, live event/studio production workflow knowledge, tax incentive management, union/guild agreement familiarity, scaling financial systems
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Movie Magic, EP
Responsibilities
Lead creation and monitoring of production budgets for live events and studio shows; Develop rolling forecasts and financial models for production costs and cash flow; Track actuals vs. budget and recommend corrective actions; Oversee day-to-day production operations including schedules, workflows, and staffing; Coordinate cross-functionally with Creative, Business Affairs, Legal, HR, Marketing, and Finance; Ensure compliance with UFC policies, financial controls, and GAAP standards; Manage, mentor, and develop production finance and operations staff
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight
