Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $110K-$130K
Summary :
Mercury is looking for a dynamic Senior Controller with great businessacumenand technical skills.Reporting to the COO / CFO, theSeniorController leads the accounting operations of the organization and develops and manages the underlying accounting processes that provide detailed historic, current, and future data on the organizations operations and financial performance. Theywarrantythe accounting process and the resulting data to the CEO and key stakeholders in the organization.They alsointerpretdata and provide key information to support decision making.
Role and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for completion offull cycleaccounting, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payable, payroll andreconciliations
- Responsible for bi-weekly payroll processes,approvalsand corresponding filings& administration
- Preparation and analysis ofconsolidatedcompanyandconsolidatefinancial resultsrequiredforfinancial managementandcompliancerequirements
- Coordination,preparationand reviewofmonthly,quarterlyand annual reports
- Coordination of tax returns information
- Maintenanceofchartof accounts and division assignments
- Support treasury managementneeds forcash flow and forecasts
- Management ofactivities withfinancial institutions andbuild relationships withkey industry contacts
- Managementall financial compliancerequiredfor tax (Federal, Provincial, Payroll, Production / SR&EDand other applicable taxes)
- Developmentandmaintainingall necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting
- Maintenance of recordsin accordance withGAAP
- Support CFO in financial planning and results management
- Strengthen internal controls related to process and core systems
- Build & develop accounting / finance departmentteamwhich includescontinuouslearning and use of new tools
Skills & Qualifications :
5-7years of accountingand auditexperience minimumCPA DesignationStrong knowledge of financial reporting and complianceExperience in budgeting and forecastingHighly proficient in Excel, manipulatinglarge amountsof data between multiple sheets and workbooks including advanced formulas and techniques (Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)In depth experience usingQuickbooksincluding customizing reports, editing companysettingsand adding list itemsStrong communicationand time management skills.Responsive, reliable, highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, andexhibitsa strong workethicExceptionally discreet and reliable in handlinghighly sensitiveand confidentialinformationUniversity Degree in AccountingMust be a Canadian citizen and an Ontario resident (for tax credit purposes)Must be able available to work inofficeon a hybrid basisWhat would make you stand out :
CPA designation in progress or recently completedProject accounting experience in thefilm & television,manufacturingor constructionsectorExperience with cost reports, costtrackingand budgetingExperience working with big data in excel or financial analysisPublic accounting experienceMercury Filmworks places as great an emphasis on recruiting for character and fit as it does on core skills and experience. Candidates might be subject to testing duringtheinterviewprocess.
Mercury Filmworks is an equal opportunity employer, and by equal, we really mean equal. We have no preferences or biases beyond professional qualifications.