Josh Small

CFO @ Blumhouse

About

Entertainment and media executive with a diverse array of experience advising in all aspects of entertainment business strategy, with a particular focus in business plan development, capital structuring, deal analysis and negotiation, risk analyses, film performance analyses, and emerging business models.

Country

United States

City

Beverly Hills

Industry

Entertainment

Skill

Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Analytics, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Digital Media, Business Development, Finance, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Strategy, Budgeting, Management, Executive Leadership

Experience

CFO

Blumhouse

2018-8 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

CFO

Annapurna

2015-9 - 2018-8 · 3 yrs

West Hollywood, CA

COO

TopLine Game Labs

2013-6 - 2015-11 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

TopLine Game Labs was a technology company with a mission to create revolutionary social gaming experiences that power fan and brand engagement. TopLine operated the innovative daily fantasy sports game DailyMVP (www.dailymvp.com) as well as Sports Illustrated's FanNation (www.fannation.com). Responsible for the business operations of the company, overseeing Business Development, Finance, Strategic Planning, Investor Relations, and Human Resources & Administration.

Vice President

Canon Media Partners, LLC

2010-1 - 2013-6 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Associate

J.P. Morgan

2007-6 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead associate in first-of-kind boutique advisory division serving the entertainment and media space. Advised prospective investors, early-stage companies, and current & former senior studio executives on the development of business plans and strategic initiatives. Assisted in negotiation, structuring, and arrangement of equity, mezzanine debt, senior debt, and strategic relationships in related transactions. Indicative transactions: - Advised Reliance ADA Group on its $900MM recapitalization of DreamWorks Studios - Developed business plan for 3D alternative content studio led by former senior media executive - Developed business plan for A-level talent to raise joint fund to co-finance their own films

Senior Analyst, Business Development & Strategic Planning

Universal Pictures

2004-6 - 2007-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Universal City, CA

Managed Universal's financial greenlight and deal analysis processes for over $1 billion worth of film production annually. Lead analyst on new business and strategic initiatives for the studio, including slate financing, electronic sell-through and digital distribution, windowing strategy, term deal negotiations with talent, digital conversion of theaters, and international expansion.