Manager, Financial Reporting

About The Role

WildBrain is looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to join our finance team! Reporting to SVP, Corporate Controller. The Manager of Financial Reporting will be responsible for the internal and external financial reporting function. The ideal candidate will be trained at an accounting firm with a strong background in public reporting requirements, technical accounting research, have a keen eye for detail and the ability to partner with various stakeholders throughout the organization to drive change. The Manager of Financial Reporting will lead the charge in continuous financial process improvements to create efficiencies and improve the timeliness of reporting and data integrity, while continuing to develop best practices in policies, processes, controls, and documentation.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the consolidation of financial results for both internal and external reporting purposes and ensure accuracy and completeness of information across all jurisdiction (Canada, US, Europe)
• Prepare external consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and audit committee report on a quarterly and annual basis
• Manage the quarterly and annual consolidated audit and local statutory audits
• Research new accounting standards/changes, makes recommendations on accounting policy changes and/or revised disclosures, and ensures that disclosure in financial statements follow IFRS
• Manage and prepare accounting entries for various accounts, including the company’s debt instruments, shareholder’s equity, acquisition-related accounting, and certain other liability accounts.
• Support management in the assessment, accounting and documentation of non-routine and complex accounting transactions
• Assist with legal entity accounting and transfer pricing adjustments for statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare working papers to support financial accounting positions
• Lead the quarterly and annual public company filings including SEDAR.
• Assist with documentation and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls, establishing best practices and process improvements for the finance team
• Support ad hoc requests, special projects, and strategic initiatives as they arise

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA, CA designation or equivalent
• Experience working in a public company and/or media and or studio production distribution environment preferred
• Have solid knowledge of IFRS (IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16) including the latest standards and public company reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leaders at all levels in a cross functional capacity
• Highly analytical and strong, effective communicator with senior management and other stakeholders
• Ability to challenge status quo as required by improving existing processes and are open to sourcing ideas from others
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
• Team player, upbeat, and focused, with a strong passion to learn and succeed
• Strong computer skills required including solid working knowledge of spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)