Company Description
Location: Toronto
Department: Finance
Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

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.
Job Description

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
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