Senior Manager

Salary Range: 175000 to 200000 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of Production Finance Managers and Production Accountants:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of production accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost management across multiple projects.
• Ensure team members are aligned with production finance procedures and timelines.
• Review and approve work produced by the team, including daily and weekly financial reports, reconciliations, and cost tracking.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning:
• Oversee the preparation of detailed production budgets, working closely with production managers, producers, and department heads to ensure alignment with project timelines and creative vision.
• Collaborate with the Director of Production Finance to develop comprehensive financial forecasts for each project.
• Review and adjust budgets as necessary to accommodate changes in production scope, ensuring that projects stay within budget while meeting financial goals.
• Cost Tracking & Forecasting:
• Monitor and track project spending in real-time, ensuring all costs are accurately allocated and billed to the correct project codes.
• Provide regular updates on cost-to-completion forecasts, highlighting any financial variances and advising on corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain tracking systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting for all VFX productions.
• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to internal stakeholders, including producers and senior management, offering insights into financial performance, budget status, and potential risks.
• Ensure that all reports comply with company policies and any client-specific requirements.
• Assist with the creation of periodic reports for external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and auditors.
• Cash Flow & Invoice Management:
• Oversee the management of cash flow for projects, ensuring timely billing and collection of payments from clients and vendors.
• Work closely with accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure that invoices and payments are processed in a timely manner.
• Assist with tracking and managing tax incentives, rebates, and credits to maximize financial returns.
• Collaboration with Production Teams:
• Serve as a financial liaison for production teams, providing guidance and financial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Offer financial insights to production teams, helping them manage costs while maintaining creative flexibility.
• Identify and address potential financial risks, offering solutions and alternatives when necessary.
• Compliance & Auditing:
• Ensure that all financial practices align with industry regulations, company policies, and client contracts.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement within production finance and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and help refine financial tools and systems to streamline budgeting, reporting, and tracking processes for the production finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (CPA or relevant certification preferred).
• 7-10 years of experience in production finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within the visual effects, film, or entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of the VFX production process and financial workflows.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of production accountants or similar professionals.
• Expertise in budgeting, cost management, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• High level of proficiency with financial software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Workday, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with creative and production teams.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable financial insights to stakeholders at all levels.