Logan D. Adler | Production Finance

15+ years of financial expertise in high-end production in

TV, Film & Podcasts

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Logan D. Adler

I’m a freelance production accountant with more than 15 years of experience supporting projects across film, television, and audio. My career began in the Entertainment & Media division at PwC, where I built a strong foundation in finance and compliance. Since then, I’ve specialized in high-end documentary and television work, partnering with production teams to deliver clean books and clear reporting.

I hold an Executive MBA from Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business and work fully remotely, serving clients across the country.

Core Strengths:

Fluent in Movie Magic Budgeting, SmartAccounting, EP Payroll & SmartStart
Proficient in Excel and financial modeling
Big 4 accounting background with deep industry knowledge
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Services

You didn't sign up to manage spreadsheets

Producers are at their best when they’re focused on the creative—the story, the talent, the shoot. But budgets, payroll, union filings, and cost reports? That’s where things can get messy, fast.

That’s where I come in.

I bring over a decade of experience in production accounting to keep your finances clean, your stakeholders informed, and your production moving forward. Whether you're prepping a docuseries, wrapping a season, or launching a new show, I provide calm, competent, deadline-driven support from first dollar to final wrap.

Budgeting and Cost Tracking

Develop, manage, and update production budgets that align with creative goals and financial realities, from early prep through final cost.

Cost Reporting & Forecasting

Deliver detailed cost reports, variance analysis, and forward-looking forecasts to keep stakeholders aligned and projects on track.

Payroll Coordination

Manage all aspects of payroll processing, including union calculations, start paperwork (via SmartStart), and coordination with payroll vendors like Entertainment Partners.

Petty Cash & P-Cards

Track, reconcile, and maintain clean records of production expenditures through petty cash and purchasing cards.

Union & Guild Filings

Ensure compliance with union rules and submission deadlines, including accurate reporting for DGA, WGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters.

Wrap Accounting & Final Reports

Deliver smooth wrap processes, clean reconciliations, and complete final cost reports for production closeout.

Startup-Friendly Accounting

Work with new production teams or first-time producers to build strong accounting systems from the ground up—simple, scalable, and audit-ready.

Remote & On-Set Support

Fully remote services with the flexibility to support teams on-location if needed. Available for short-term engagements or longer production cycles.

Logan D. Adler | Production Finance

Intro

Logan D. Adler

Services

You didn't sign up to manage spreadsheets

Budgeting and Cost Tracking

Cost Reporting & Forecasting

Payroll Coordination

Petty Cash & P-Cards

Union & Guild Filings

Wrap Accounting & Final Reports

Startup-Friendly Accounting

Remote & On-Set Support

Work

Contact

Let's Connect!

Logan D. Adler

Or reach out to me directly here

Logan D. Adler | Production Finance

Intro

Logan D. Adler

Services

You didn't sign up to manage spreadsheets

Budgeting and Cost Tracking

Cost Reporting & Forecasting

Payroll Coordination

Petty Cash & P-Cards

Union & Guild Filings

Wrap Accounting & Final Reports

Startup-Friendly Accounting

Remote & On-Set Support

Work

Contact

Let's Connect!

Logan D. Adler

Or reach out to me directly here

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