Assistant Manager, Accounting and Reporting

Dream/Machine FX

Assistant Manager in accounting and reporting for finance at Dream Machine FX. Overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close activities.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and lease accounting standards (ASC 842 / IFRS 16). Proficient in managing month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Designation ProgressionLease Accounting Standards (ASC 842 / IFRS 16)Advanced Proficiency With Microsoft ExcelIntercompany Accounting

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Hard Skills

Cost Of Goods Sold CalculationsGeneral Ledger ManagementAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingMonth-End Close ActivitiesYear-End Close ProcessesCash ForecastingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsNetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Entertainment IndustryProduction IndustryVisual Effects Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and verify cost of goods sold calculations, validate supporting documentation, and ensure accurate and timely recording in the general ledger.
Monitor and control overhead allocations, maintain general ledger integrity, and oversee account reconciliations and internal controls.
Prepare and review lease accounting entries and schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842 / IFRS 16), including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
Perform and review intercompany reconciliations, resolve variances, ensure timely settlements, and verify that eliminations are accurate and appropriate.
Lead month-end close activities, review and validate balance sheet reconciliations, and support year-end financial reporting, audit schedules, and related documentation.
Prepare and produce weekly cash forecasts and align them with operational leaders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Progressing toward CPA designation or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
More than 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong expertise and significant exposure to complex financial reporting and general ledger management.
Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation for external audits.
Strong working knowledge of lease accounting standards (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) and intercompany accounting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor/support junior team members as needed.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Prior experience in the entertainment, production, or visual effects industry is a plus.
Prior experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits specified.