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Cloud-based payroll and production accounting platform
GreenSlate
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Cloud-based payroll and production accounting platform
Overview
GreenSlate provides cloud-based payroll and accounting software tailored for the entertainment industry. Its all-in-one platform handles the entire production finance lifecycle—cast and crew payroll and benefits, production accounting, tax credit management, and residuals—using a single database that eliminates the need to move data between different apps. It differentiates itself by offering two Employer of Record options (agency model or GreenSlate as EOR) to give clients flexibility and potential cost savings, and by focusing on the specific needs of film and TV production. The goal is to digitize and streamline production finance workflows, reduce paper-based processes, and scale with the needs of large and growing entertainment productions.
About GreenSlate
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Illinois opened a Chicago office in March 2026 to capture incentive spending.
- Francisco Partners backed GreenSlate in 2023, signaling capital for acquisitions and expansion.
- Circus adds worker onboarding and approvals, broadening wallet share across productions.
What critics are saying
- California production fell 20% in 2025, shrinking GreenSlate's core payroll volumes.
- GreenSlate's 2022 data breach exposed client personal information and damaged trust.
- Regional vendors and studios can replace GreenSlate if productions keep migrating to New York, Georgia, and Canada.
What makes GreenSlate unique
- GreenSlate spans payroll, accounting, workforce management, and Circus workflow tools.
- Its Canada-U.S. footprint deepened after the September 2025 Circus acquisition.
- Chicago, New Jersey, and eight-office coverage supports productions in incentive-heavy hubs.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 5%GreenSlate, an entertainment industry production payroll and accounting platform, has opened a new office in Schaumburg, Illinois, its second US expansion following a New Jersey launch last year. The company now operates eight offices across major production hubs. The Chicago-area office will serve Illinois productions, where GreenSlate's payroll handling fees qualify as eligible expenses under the state's incentive programme, allowing productions to maximise incentive dollars whilst accessing the platform's services. GreenSlate CEO Mike Leiba said the expansion reflects the company's commitment to supporting productions in active markets. The platform serves major clients including Netflix, HBO and Paramount. GreenSlate has appeared three consecutive times on Inc. 5000's list of America's fastest-growing private companies and been named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces.
GreenSlate, the leading provider of technology-driven production payroll and accounting for the entertainment industry, to acquire Circus.
GreenSlate Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Francisco Partners. . NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO, February 10, 2023-- GreenSlate, a leading provider of payroll and production accounting solutions for the entertainment industry, today announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners (“FP”), a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. GreenSlate’s Founder and CEO, John Finn, will remain a significant equity holder. As part of the transaction, VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”), a private investment firm and an existing investor in the business, will make a new equity investment into the Company.Established in 2004, GreenSlate has transformed the payroll and accounting process for content producers with its technology-driven solutions. With its comprehensive all-in-one platform, production accountants can more efficiently track production expenses and pay their crew
GreenSlate, a leading provider of payroll and production accounting solutions for the entertainment industry, today announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners (“FP”), a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses.
GreenSlate is one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. and has been named twice to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America.
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About GreenSlate
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2004
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