Senior Finance Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Finance Manager (Gamedev): Overseeing financial planning and analysis for the interactive games business with an accent on project-level planning, slate management, and business performance. Focus on building complex financial models, ROI analysis for investment decisions, and integrating game-level forecasts into the broader corporate strategy.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, CA, or be willing to relocate. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary: $123,000–$180,000 annually

Company

Artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film, television, and immersive interactive storytelling.

What you will do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for hirify.global’s interactive projects.
• Build and maintain project-level and slate financial models, incorporating development costs and projected revenues.
• Provide scenario modeling and ROI analyses to support greenlight, milestone, and investment decisions.
• Forecast and analyze game-level performance, including sales, royalties, and live operations.
• Collaborate with Business Affairs and Corporate Strategy to evaluate co-development and distribution agreements.
• Develop performance dashboards and executive summaries for board-level presentations.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience specifically in the video game industry.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Expertise in managing project-level and portfolio P&Ls across development and publishing environments.
• Deep understanding of game production pipelines, revenue models, and platform partnerships.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
• Familiarity with Cash and GAAP financial statements and consolidation processes.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of Power Query and experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a high-profile studio responsible for global hits like Avengers: Endgame.
• Dynamic environment at the intersection of creative storytelling and rigorous financial strategy.
• Engagement with a bold vision to expand storytelling through immersive, interconnected worlds.