Services tailored for the Media & Entertainment industry

From fractional CFO and accounting services to tax and payroll support, we cover all your financial needs under one roof. Whether you need strategic financial planning and analysis, US GAAP-compliant accounting, and/or competent and reliable cash flow forecasting, Escalon is your one-stop-shop. Say goodbye to the hassle of hiring and retraining finance professionals; we’ve got you covered.

  • Bookkeeping: Keep your financial records accurate and up to date.
  • Financial Reporting: Gain clear, actionable insights into your business’s financial health.
  • Confident Compliance: Streamline your operational structure, sail through due diligence and pass every audit with compliance procedures you can count on.
  • Fundraising Guidance: Meet your funding needs and maximize every dollar with VC strategies and cash flow management that adapts to your company’s stage and growth goals.
  • HR and Payroll: Our solutions streamline your HR processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll management, benefits administration and compliance.
  • Compliance: We conduct thorough reviews, implement best practices and provide ongoing monitoring to protect your business from costly fines and legal issues.
  • Recruiting: We help you attract, onboard, retain and reward your top talent all while building the KPIs you need most.
  • Benefits: We manage the administration of employee benefits, ensuring your team receives the support they need. Our experts help you design benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
  • Tax planning: Our experienced professionals provide tailored strategies to minimize your tax liabilities and ensure compliance.
  • Tax compliance: We take care of state notices, due diligence and compliance errors with confidence.
  • State and Local Taxes: Managing state and local tax requirements can be overwhelming. Our experienced professionals provide the guidance you need to navigate these complexities, ensuring accurate sales tax compliance and quicker returns on investment.
  • R&D Tax Credits: Innovating comes with its rewards. We help you secure valuable R&D tax credits, potentially saving your business up to $500,000. Our thorough R&D Tax Study ensures you claim what you’re entitled to, reducing costs and accelerating your growth.
  • Strategic Financial Planning: Tailored financial planning and analysis insights you need to address market shifts and capitalize on every opportunity.
  • Cash Flow Management: Optimize your cash flow to support your sustainable business operations.
  • Fundraising Guidance: Navigate the complexities of raising capital with confidence.

With hands-on experience in all facets of media and entertainment – film/TV, music, podcasting, live events, digital media/advertising and more, our team of financial professionals understand your world and know how to get the job done.

Our clients trust us to handle their most critical operational tasks. Here’s what they have to say.

Escalon has been a valued partner across several of our businesses, as we’ve scaled, they have been instrumental in helping us sustain the growth and build financial functions. I’d happily recommend their services for any startup, or growing company in and around entertainment!
Benji Madden

Benji Madden

Co-Founder of Veeps

“I honestly really feel as if they are truly an extension of our company, sometimes even more than just an extension.  It feels like I'm really part of the team.”
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Andrea Loubier

CEO of Mailbird

“The biggest benefits are allowing me to focus on my business. It has taken away the issues of having to deal with an invoice, or having to deal with expenses. It honestly takes so much pressure off of me to be able to focus on me growing a business rather than me focusing on the expense side. That has been the biggest help for me.”
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Barton Sidles

Director of Corporate and Business Development of Hubject

“ The biggest solution and value that Escalon is bringing to Propel is helping us get time back. We couldn’t have closed our Series B without all of you.”
Ray Hein

Ray Hein

Propel CEO

Learn about Escalon’s media and entertainment growth engine

The growth engine works seamlessly to help experienced media & entertainment leaders prove their concept, fundraise successfully and scale strategically.

Our People

  • Dedicated media & entertainment CFO
  • Degreed accounting team with US GAAP knowledge & expertise
  • Finance professionals with film/TV, music, social media, gaming, eSports, and lifestyle experience.

Our Process

  • Media & entertainment specific templates
  • Processes are quality assured
  • Workflows and standard operating procedures

Our Technology

  • Designed to scale
  • Intelligent automation
  • Flexible architecture
  • Built for scaling media & entertainment businesses

Get started with Escalon

Ready to take your company to the next level? Contact Escalon today and let us handle the finance so you can focus on what you do best.

  • Trusted Advisor

    Our team consists of industry veterans with hands-on experience in media and entertainment. We understand the unique challenges you face and bring specialized knowledge to the table ensuring your financial operations are handled with the highest level of expertise.

  • Quality Work

    With Escalon, you’ll never have to worry about unexpected leave of absence or the burden of managing multiple finance professionals. Your financial operations run smoothly with Escalon, allowing you to focus on what you do best – creating exceptional content.

  • Scalable Solutions

    By outsourcing your back-office functions, you free up valuable time and resources to drive your creative and business vision forward.

Contact Us Today!

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