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Manager – Production Finance Sphere Media TorontoSphere • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Manager – Production Finance Sphere Media Toronto

Manager – Production Finance Sphere Media Toronto

Sphere • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary: The Manager Production Finance is responsible for the day-to-day development and production needs for both the Scripted and Unscripted divisions. This candidate will have a strong background in television and film production as well as tax credits.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and reconcile development cost reports in collaboration with Development Executives and Business Affairs
  • Maintain and update tracking of unfunded development costs and provide analysis to support decision-making with the VP of Development
  • Review supporting documentation and approvals for vendor payments third-party invoices and payroll processing
  • Prepares production cashflows
  • Review corporate credit card reconciliations and ensure expenses are accurately coded to projects and general ledger accounts
  • Ensure the set up for a new production and appropriate payroll and employer health tax accounts to comply with government agencies and guild remittances (as applicable)
  • Monitor production cost reports identify budget variances and collaborate with Head of Production and Producers
  • Prepare labour schedules for federal and provincial tax credit applications
  • Oversee and act as a key resource to production accountants on companys policies and procedures
  • Responsible for day-to-day production accounting to support Production needs
  • Liaise with external auditors and government agencies to provide supporting documentation during audit requests
  • Partner with the Head of Finance to support corporate tax filings and maximize available production tax credits and incentives
  • Ensure monthly and quarterly production financial activities are accurately reconciled and revenue is recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and onboarding as needed


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in similar role in media and television
  • CPA designation or equivalent (highly desirable)
  • Progressive leadership experience in production finance production accounting or media finance
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and with high standards for work quality
  • Self-motivated with good work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proficient in Excel and other tools as appropriate
  • Systems Experience : Smart Accounting (an asset)



Required Skills:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in similar role in media and television CPA designation or equivalent (highly desirable) Progressive leadership experience in production finance production accounting or media finance Demonstrated strong attention to detail and with high standards for work quality Self-motivated with good work ethic and willingness to learn Strong communication skills (written and oral) Proficient in Excel and other tools as appropriate Systems Experience : Smart Accounting (an asset)


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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