Head of Production Accounting - Vancouver, Canada - Reel One Entertainment

Reel One Entertainment

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview

Champlain Media West Inc., is looking for an experienced television/film Accountant, eager to work out of our Burnaby office.

Overseeing all production accounting in Champlain Media West's two regional production centres, The Head of Production Accounting will report to the Head of Production, and support producers, whilst managing the accounting team of 6-8 individuals in Burnaby and Kelowna.

Main Responsibilities

Request weekly funding draws for all shows
Develop Cost Reports weekly
Setup of all shows for Accounting purposes
Oversee the Payroll Department
Supervise and guide Account Payables Clerks
Ensure proper labour coding across all shows
Design and implement various control procedures
Maintain, grow and develop digitizing solutions
Manage production accounting database for digital paperwork (users, access etc)
Review and approve costs related to the shows in line with Studio principles & guidelines
Manage and coordinate recoupment schedules with Business Affairs
Maintain payment schedules for various departments
Mentor, train and guide production accounting staff
Advise production departments and corporate (studio)
Reconcile all shows prior to hand over to post production accounting
Report quarterly to the parent company
Prepare bank reconciliations for various entities
Prepare monthly GST filings
Supervise teams remotely and inperson
Travel as needed
Other duties as required by the position

Experience and Qualifications

Postsecondary certificate or diploma/degree, training and experience
A minimum of 10 plus years of progressive experience in film and entertainment corporate and production accounting
Leadership, team building, mentoring experience and acumen
Experience working within a corporate structure
Experience leading an Accounting team, confident in making decisions
Exceptionally strong communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook Applications and Movie Magic budgeting
Experience with film accounting software, preferably PSL
Ability to perform successfully with mínimal supervision
Able to produce accurate work and handle multiple tasks
Strong organizational skills and detailoriented
Eagerness to learn and become a strong contributing member to our team