Manager, Corporate Accounting

IMAX•Mississauga, ON

9d•CA$87,628 - CA$109,535

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the Manager, Corporate Accounting will lead a team in ensuring various aspects of IMAX’s accounting, reporting and month-end close cycle are accurate, complete, and efficient. You play a key liaison role between teams within the Finance & Controllership group to carry out routine and ad hoc activities, while also serving as a business partner for the broader IMAX organization to assess accounting impact, provide guidance and analytical support. You will be expected to lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, while ensure strict reporting timelines are successfully achieved.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent
Minimum 5-8 total years of experience in a large/global organization or public accounting firm
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a managerial role with direct reports in a large/global organization or public accounting firm
Proficiency in U.S. GAAP preferred but not required (IFRS required otherwise)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly efficient, with strong attention to detail
Ability to stay focused on tasks while meeting tight deadlines
Ability to understand complex contract terms
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA) — Preferred or In Progress
SAP experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist with managing the internal monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
Collaborate with Senior Manager to lead the Corporate Accounting team in delivery of key aspects of the month-end close, quarterly and annual reporting in a US GAAP, public-company environment.
Work collaboratively with other Finance teams (Financial Reporting, Inventory & Film Finance, A/R, A/P, Treasury, FP&A) and corporate departments (Business Development, Theatre Operations, Information Systems, etc.) to drive organizational success.
Review various balance sheet account reconciliations and schedules including but not limited to Cash, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, and Other Assets.
Prepare analyses and other tasks related to new business transactions
Assist with intercompany account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries
Monitor premise leases and document accounting treatment of new leases or lease renewals
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, review and optimize department workflow, facilitate user communication and cross-training.
Provide mentorship and guidance to a team, leverage experience and best practices to develop and grow internal talent.
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Lead special projects and other areas in the Finance group as required