Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world's greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest. 

As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation. 

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary. 

Job Description:

About the Role

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting will lead a team in ensuring various aspects of IMAX's accounting, reporting and month-end close cycle are accurate, complete, and efficient. You play a key liaison role between teams within the Finance & Controllership group to carry out routine and ad hoc activities, while also serving as a business partner for the broader IMAX organization to assess accounting impact, provide guidance and analytical support. You will be expected to lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, while ensure strict reporting timelines are successfully achieved.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the internal monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.

• Lead the Corporate Accounting team in delivery of key aspects of the month-end close, quarterly and annual reporting in a US GAAP, public-company environment.

• Work collaboratively with other Finance teams (Financial Reporting, Inventory & Film Finance, A/R, A/P, Treasury, FP&A) and corporate departments (Business Development, Theater Operations, Information Systems, etc.) to drive organizational success.

• Analysis and review of IMAX's various revenue streams, including monthly finance income, joint revenue sharing arrangements, rent and maintenance revenue, etc.

• Monitor status of customers and amend revenue recognition accordingly

• Review and approve joint revenue sharing arrangement transactions

• Assess and post impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange, including hedging, on GL and sub-ledger balances

• Document impact of amendments on existing contracts and ensure the impact has been communicated to all relevant individuals within the broader finance function.

• Review various balance sheet account reconciliations and schedules including but not limited to Cash, Prepaids, Accrued AR, Fixed Assets, Long-term Receivables, CECL, Other Assets, and Deferred Revenue.

• Review and manage preparation of the financial statements for owned and operated entities.

• Prepare analyses and other tasks related to new business transactions

• Assist with intercompany account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries

• Monitor premise leases and document accounting treatment of new leases or lease renewals

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, review and optimize department workflow, facilitate user communication and cross-training.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team, leverage experience and best practices to develop and grow internal talent.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Lead special projects and other areas in the Finance group as required

What we're looking for:

• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent

• Designation in Professional Accounting (CPA, CA)

• Minimum 7-10 total years of experience in a large/global organization or public accounting firm

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a managerial role with direct reports in a large/global organization or public accounting firm

• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly efficient, with strong attention to detail

• Ability to stay focused on tasks while meeting tight deadlines

• Ability to understand complex contract terms

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• SAP experience is an asset

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.