Controller, Production Accounting

Job Description

Controller, Production Accounting (Canada)

Summary of Position

The Controller, Production Accounting will lead in-house production accounting for eOne Canada. As part of this role, they will ensure the proper-set up of productions - both Ontario based as well as inter-provincial co-productions, international treaty co-productions, and service productions - and see productions through principal photography, post, wrap and audit stages.

Responsibilities

Prep and Production
• Set up production accounting and payroll software and ensure consistency across all productions at the start of the production

• Ensure all eligible development costs are included in production budgets, repaid promptly by production when required; trigger and related party invoicing and billbacks

• Create and/or manage creation of accurate production cashflows, by currency if required

• Ensure accounting processes are in place and adhered to

• Oversee production accountants workflow

• Work with producers and production executives on timely and accurate cost reporting

• Ensure productions are on-side any territorial regulations

Post Production Accounting
• Prepare tax credit calculations and other schedules for tax credit audits and tax return filing

• Work with external auditors to ensure all eligible costs are captured in filings

• Manage any CRA and funder audits and assist the team with maintaining documentary support (residency paperwork, vendor invoices, and general ledger excerpts) for domestic, international and service productions

Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian film & tv industry

• Familiarity with all life stages of Canadian TV production (development, production, wrap, audit, recoupment)

• Minimum of 5 years of production accounting experience

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deal with confidential information

• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external groups

• Proficiency in production accounting software (EPOL, Smart Accounting, etc.) as well as standard business software (Outlook, Excel)

About eOne Canada

eOne Canada is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, and distribution of entertainment content. As part of global content leader Lionsgate, eOne Canada is focused on developing and bringing to worldwide markets the best content across all media, including scripted, unscripted, and podcasts. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.
Our Benefits and Perks
• Taking care: competitive health and dental coverage plus dedicated Health Spending Account

• Investment in your future: Group RRSP with employer match

• Be inspired: regular film screenings and opportunity to get involved in industry events

• Grow: Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Work/Life Balance – Summer Fridays and annual Impact Day

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8ny29-3-141-31-209-42 in your application.