Accounting Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is looking for a meticulous and proactive Accounting Manager to lead our day-to-day financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of our financial records while managing a high-performing accounting team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys the nuts and bolts of accounting but wants to work in a creative fast-paced tech environment.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Assistant Controller; manages the A/R A/P and general accounting staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Supervision: Directly supervise bank A/R A/P merchandise and capital asset functions including the review of journal entries and working papers.
• General Ledger Accuracy: Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analysis monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare/record journal entries to ensure a precise and timely monthly close.
• Close Execution: Lead the execution of the monthly close process ensuring all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time for Assistant Controller review.
• System Administration & Process Efficiency: Act as a super-user for the Workday accounting system. Identify and implement workflow and software efficiencies to scale with the studios growth.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinate the preparation of audit work papers and schedules supporting the Assistant Controller during the year-end audit.
• Documentation: Ensure documentation for department policies and procedures are continually developed and maintained.
• Team Mentorship: Provide day-to-day mentorship and professional development to the accounting staff fostering a collaborative remote/hybrid work environment
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of applicable experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; CPA designation required.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables conditional formatting complex nested formulas)
• Experience with Workday financial system is a significant asset.

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to independently identify and solve problems with high attention to detail.
• Commitment to teamwork; strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
• A dedicated self-starter with the ability to effect change and hit the ground running.
• Highly organized with an interest in remote work collaboration tools and processes.
• Availability to work weekends/holidays occasionally to accommodate month-end deadlines (5th of each month).

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game Warframe boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch and iOS. The studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers.

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WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes we dont just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate creative and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation inclusivity and respect. We offer competitive compensation industry-leading benefits flexible work arrangements and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles likeWarframeand the highly anticipatedSoulframe. Whether youre developing cutting-edge gameplay designing stunning art or supporting the teams that make it all happen youll be part of a studio where your ideas matter your contributions are valued and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.

Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming accessible and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team and while we may not be able to respond to every application we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.