Financial Analyst/Finance Manager

Double Fine Productions, Inc. (a Microsoft/Xbox company) is looking for a Financial Analyst/Finance Manager who will lead all financial planning and analysis for our studio. This includes the long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting of detailed product P&Ls alongside the producers and project leads for each game. This role provides key financial support for the game teams and the leadership team, as well as other departments.

Double Fine is an inclusive company. We believe that a diverse team leads to the best games and highly encourage folks from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Work in the San Francisco Double Fine studio and become the primary point of contact for all financial aspects of the studio

- Ownership of sales forecasting, project planning/spending and reporting (P&L, Revenue Forecasting, Long Range Plans, Cash Forecast etc.)

- Overseeing and maintaining product P&L’s, including communicating with product owners and cost center owners regarding P&L cost allocations

- Creation and maintenance of P&L’s required to meet Microsoft’s reporting standards

- Manage AP, AR, and assist with payroll functions (including 401k contributions and out-of-state tax registrations)

- Creation and maintenance of 3rd party development royalty calculations and coordination with accounting in calculating, recording, and coordinating invoices for both incoming and outgoing royalties

- Monitor, analyze, and report on internal and external development costs

- Working with the Director of Development to create financial models for evaluating potential investments in new games

- Working with the Director of Operations to ensure that all disbursements are tracked and paid on time

- Crafting P&L’s and analyses for presentations including Budget Presentations, Quarterly Business Reviews, Monthly Business Reviews, etc. collaborating with all areas of the business to cultivate content

- Assist in month close activities such as accruals and credit card entries, working with our longtime (contractor) accountant, ensure that all monthly close submissions to Microsoft are accurate and timely

- Learning, applying, and communicating accounting standards applicable to the gaming industry throughout the studio’s financial planning and modeling

- Provide financial input, review, and approvals for all contracts and agreements

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in financial management positions

- Experience in PC/Mobile/Console gaming or software industry

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required

- Experience in creating product or profit center P&Ls and strong experience in financial modeling

- Ability to work independently at a detailed level

- Proficient in Excel

- Ability to work in the San Francisco Bay Area

Benefits

Some of the perks of working at Double Fine include unlimited PTO, flexible work from home arrangements, extended family leave, 401(k) matching, and watching Tim’s facial hair evolve over time.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k with employer matching
• Life Insurance
• Commuter Support
• Relocation Aid
• Mental Wellbeing
• Open PTO
• Salary Range: $90k - $125k (compensation based on experience)