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Garrett Mitchell

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Finance & Operations Professional with expertise in TV/Film production accounting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters creativity and collaboration in finance.

I am a finance and operations professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in TV and film production accounting. My journey has taken me through various roles, including Accounting Manager at Netflix, where I led a team of five in optimizing workflows and managing financial data entry, approvals, and reporting. I have a proven track record of generating accurate cost reports and forecasts, ensuring compliance with both internal and external audit standards.

Throughout my career, I have worked with major studios like Marvel, where I played a crucial role in financial analysis and decision-making for high-profile productions. My ability to adapt to new technologies and implement efficient processes has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of remote accounting during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am passionate about merging creativity with financial workflows to drive success in the entertainment industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Manager (1st Assistant Accountant)

Netflix

Feb 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Managed a 5-person team across hybrid workflows, overseeing all aspects of financial data entry, approvals, and reporting. Generated weekly cost reports and forecasts using placeholder entries, PCard transactions, and real-time department spend tracking.

Team Leadership Financial Reporting Cost Tracking Forecasting International Payments Workflow Optimization

Senior Accountant/Accountant (1st/2nd Asst. Accountant)

Marvel Studios

Sep 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 4 months)

Ran cost reports and performed financial analysis to support production controllers and executive decision-making. Structured and entered journal entries, programmed global settings for budgeting tools, and ensured policy compliance.

Financial Analysis Journal Entries Budgeting Compliance Vendor Relations Remote Accounting Zoom)Slack

Staff Accountant (2nd Asst. Accountant)

Various Projects

Aug 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 1 month)

Oversaw AP processes including invoice matching, PO creation, vendor setup, and payment runs. Developed file systems and optimized documentation workflows to support audit and reporting accuracy.

Accounts Payable Invoice Matching Payment Processing Audit Cross Functional Collaboration

Sergeant, Military Police

United States Army Reserve

Sep 2008 - Sep 2017 (9 years)

Led soldier readiness tracking, personnel accountability, and mission operations including deployment to Afghanistan. Developed and implemented team training programs, ensuring mission success and team cohesion under high-pressure conditions.

Soldier Readiness Mission Operations Leadership Strategic Planning Resilience Accountability Military Police

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Belmont University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Liberal Studies

Grade: Cum Laude

Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Liberal Studies. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles and a broad foundation in liberal arts.