Accounting Analyst – Touring show operations

Accounting Analyst – Touring show operations

Finance and Accounting

Permanent position

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment

YOUR MISSION

Under the responsibility of the Manager, Finance – Touring Show Operations, the Accounting Analyst will serve as the expert for the shows under their scope and will work closely with other finance departments as well as various touring partners and business partners. In a dynamic environment that requires a high level of autonomy, you will support your colleagues, mainly the Director, Senior Accounting Analysts, and other team members assigned to touring shows.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Ensuring proper accounting of TSD touring show operations
• Having a strong understanding of the contracts for the shows under their responsibility and acting as the resource person for these contracts
• Actively participating in month-end processes and delivering all tasks related to the financial results of the shows you oversee within established deadlines
• Working closely with Touring Directors and Senior Touring Directors to support them in their quarterly forecasts
• Completing quarterly forecasts and actively participating in the budgeting process
• Supporting touring cost center directors in developing their projections
• Preparing monthly variance analyses (actual vs. budget vs. forecast) for the shows within their division
• Participating in the quarterly variance analysis process provided by the financial information team
• Assisting in the preparation of external audit files and tax files, and responding to related inquiries
• Actively participating in the onboarding and integration of new projects within your sector
• Documenting your work procedures to promote interchangeability with colleagues
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and the company's administrative procedures
• Improving and ensuring the necessary internal controls for all processes under your responsibility
• Availability to travel for temporary replacement or ongoing training purposes is considered an asset
• Flexibility in work hours to support tours operating across different time zones

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (B.B.A.), with a specialization in Accounting or equivalent
• Recognized accounting designation
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within a large company
• Excellent proficiency in Excel
• Experience using ERP systems, such as SAP, considered an asset
• Knowledge of LongView, considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, high level of autonomy, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to adapt to change
• Strong analytical skills and ability to establish and maintain clear, structured communication
• Knowledge of US GAAP, considered an asset
• Proficiency in both English and French, spoken and written

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

HERE IS AN OVERVIEW

• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.