Senior Analyst, Accounts Receivable
IMAX
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
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about managing accounts receivable functions and has a knack for negotiating with past due clients. You’ll focus on maintaining and reconciling the accounts receivable ledger, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance with SOX and other internal policies. This role involves leading AR analysis and reporting meetings, overseeing billing and cash receipt posting, and managing month-end closing and reconciliation. You will also handle escalations of routine and non-routine AR issues along with the AR Manager and develop strong relationships with clients to ensure efficient collections and proactive communication.
What You’ll Do
Execute all accounts receivable functions including collection efforts and negotiating with past due clients
Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger and prepare management reports, including reports of delinquent accounts
Manage various local and national audit projects to ensure compliance with SOX and other internal policies
Manage complex AR portfolios and intercompany reconciliations
Lead AR analysis and reporting meetings
Oversee billing, theatre invoicing, and cash receipt posting
Enforce payment terms and payment policies with IMAX’s clients
Manage month-end closing, reconciliation, and reporting
Approve credit memos, theatre adjustments, and journal entries
Oversee financial and SOX-related audits
Handle escalations of routine and non-routine AR issues along with the AR Manager
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring efficient collections and proactive communication
Liaise with internal and external business partners and senior management across regions
Recommend improvements to AR procedures and operations
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of AR experience, including managing complex and non-routine transactions with limited supervision
Experience and familiarity with managing AR metrics and KPIs, such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Average Days Delinquent (ADD), to drive financial performance and operational efficiency
Strong expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and reconciliation
Advanced proficiency in SAP and MS Office
Proven ability to engage effectively with clients, negotiate complex payment terms, and resolve disputes by combining assertiveness with diplomacy
Experience building and maintaining client relationships including fostering trust, proactively addressing concerns, and maintaining strong communication to ensure successful outcomes
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external business partners and senior management across regions
Ability to recommend improvements to AR procedures and operations
Experience in overseeing financial and SOX-related audits
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.