Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world's biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We're curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you'll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what's possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.

Ignite your future with IMAX.

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

Position Status:

Existing Vacancy

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.​ / Cette offre d'emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l'organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

$100,847.00 / ,00$ - $126,059.00 / ,00$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience, des compétences, de l'équité interne et de l'emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s'appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.

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.

In accordance with Ontario's pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​ / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l'Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu'ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l'intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​ / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l'examen et l'évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d'embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d'acquisition de talents et d'embauche.

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