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Assistant Controller
<p>Our client, a growing multi-entity film production company, is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to support their corporate and production accounting functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong full-cycle experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage the financials of multiple entities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Film production experience is an asset, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle accounting for multiple corporate and production entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Support external audits, providing working papers and responding to auditor requests.</li><li>Oversee accounting and reporting across several corporate and project entities.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliation of shared services or overhead allocations.</li><li>Assist the CFO with consolidated statements and financial analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with production teams to monitor budgets, track spend, and analyze variances.</li><li>Review production-related invoices, cost reports, and ensure alignment with project budgets.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting related to individual film and TV projects.</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll review, and cash management across entities.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and processing of production and corporate expenditures.</li><li>Maintain strong documentation, filing, and internal control processes.</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support the CFO in strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling for both corporate and production environments.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.</li><li>Strong multi-entity experience required; consolidation experience an asset.</li><li>Experience in film, TV, media, or project-based environments is an asset but not required.</li><li>Proficient in Excel; experience with industry accounting systems (e.g., EP, Smart Accounting) is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with multiple deliverables and tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a proactive mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility role working closely with the CFO.</li><li>Opportunity to be involved in both corporate and production accounting.</li><li>Growing company with exciting projects.</li><li>Fast-paced, creative environment with room to make an impact.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p><p> </p>
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  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a growing multi-entity film production company, is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to support their corporate and production accounting functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong full-cycle experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage the financials of multiple entities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Film production experience is an asset, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle accounting for multiple corporate and production entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Support external audits, providing working papers and responding to auditor requests.</li><li>Oversee accounting and reporting across several corporate and project entities.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliation of shared services or overhead allocations.</li><li>Assist the CFO with consolidated statements and financial analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with production teams to monitor budgets, track spend, and analyze variances.</li><li>Review production-related invoices, cost reports, and ensure alignment with project budgets.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting related to individual film and TV projects.</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll review, and cash management across entities.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and processing of production and corporate expenditures.</li><li>Maintain strong documentation, filing, and internal control processes.</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support the CFO in strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling for both corporate and production environments.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-11T17:24:05Z

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