Controller

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the accounting function for all US and Canadian entities. This role will be primarily responsible for the accounting, payroll and reporting for projects in all stages of production. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the company's financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with government agencies
• Act as the point of contact for external auditors
• Maintain internal books and finances.
• Analyze financial transactions
• Take on full ownership of the company's accounting function
• Take ownership over the daily accounting activity, including processing payroll, vendor payments, settling inter-company transactions, reconciling all bank accounts, and the submission of periodic government filings
• Prepare tax credit estimates, production cash flows and finance plans for all prospective projects in production
• Prepare and/or assist in the filing of Canadian and US film tax credit applications and other regulatory filings
• Maintain accurate and complete supporting documentation for tax credit and revenue agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 5 - 7 years of related experience
• Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• CPA designation preferred
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be responsive, reliable, and highly organized
• Ability to multitask
• US payroll experience is an asset
• Experience with handling highly confidential information.
• GAAP knowledge
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills