Chris Grest
Accounting Director & Controller | Production Accounting for Creative Studios | Limited availability
- Role
- Controller Production Accountant (Fractional) at Late Shift
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Grest
With over a decade of experience in production finance and accounting, I’ve had the privilege of working with innovative companies like Media.Monks and Stink Studios, where I’ve managed financial operations for commercial and post-production projects. I specialize in creating efficient financial systems, tracking complex budgets, and ensuring seamless project closeouts—all while supporting the creative teams in delivering their best work.I’m skilled in cost tracking, financial reporting, and developing streamlined systems that ensure accuracy and efficiency in project management. Tools like QuickBooks, Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUP), Salesforce, and project management platforms allow me to tackle financial challenges and keep everything running smoothly.I’m passionate about helping creative projects run smoothly behind the scenes by ensuring the numbers work and supporting operational excellence. If you\'re looking for someone who can bring financial clarity and structure to your team, feel free to connect!
Experience
Controller Production Accountant (Fractional)
Jan 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Fractional Controller and Production Accounting support for a creative studio. Scope includes production cost tracking, monthly close, reporting, vendor and contractor payments, and coordination with external accountants. Engagement is part-time and structured alongside other fractional controller roles.
Education
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
2015 — 2017
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Cinema Studies
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Invoice Processing
- Auditing
- Fraud Detection
- Bookkeeping
- Highly Detail Oriented
- Global Vista
- Psl3
- Filing
- Vendor Relationships
- Movie Magic Budgeting
- Research
- Cost Reporting
- Managing Deadlines
- Social Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Pcards
- Vista 5
- Bill Processing
- Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Reconciling Reports
- Project Accounting
- Payroll Services
- Quickbooks
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Close Attention to Detail
- Accurate Record Keeping
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