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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:

This role will assist in numerous aspects of the FP&A process for the Company. This role provides analysis and support for the Company’s internal budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the quarterly forecast and annual budget processes and perform detailed review and analysis of budget and prior year variances

• Assist in the preparation of forecasts including data mining, analysis, upload submissions to forecast model, update and ensure accuracy of data

• Assist in KPI identification and measurement and create reports related to those key business KPIs

• Provide ad hoc, in-depth analysis on different business areas of the Company as well as within the industry

• Generate and update monthly financial reports, coordinate and distribute departmental detail to operational managers

• Provide financial analysis and forecasting support related to balance sheet and cash flow reporting

• Run financial reports, populate Executive Reporting templates and prepare reports for management

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly reporting for Senior Management Team

• Monitor annual budget monthly by comparing revenues and expenses by department

• Serve as a liaison to the different departments within the finance/accounting group

• Special projects and other tasks/responsibilities including supporting roll-out and adoption of new systems and tools

• Collaborate closely and assist other team members through the monthly and quarterly processes as well as on adhoc projects

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 3+ years of related working experience

• Overall understanding of financial statements as well as budgeting and budget analysis

• Proven skills in analysis, statistics, and logic in developing and interpreting data

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including using advanced functions for modeling

• Insatiable curiosity to acquire deeper understanding of the business and financial results and trends

• Strong work ethic including traits of persistence, thoroughness and attention to detail

• Preference for working in office and closely collaborating with others in the team

• Knowledge of SAP software platforms such as SAC, BPC and BW a plus

• Experience in media and entertainment industry a plus

• Public company experience a plus

Nice to Have:

• Strong analytical thinker – ability to quickly understand and articulate the financial drivers of a business while employing creative problem solving to support decision making

• Desire to become a high performer – mindset to constantly look for ways to take analysis further and improve the work product and support delivered

• Excellent communication skills - The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently

• Organizational skills - Ability to use time, energy and resources effectively to achieve goals

• Detail oriented - Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task while employing a zero defects mentality

• Effective team player - Willing to share information, knowledge and experience openly, take initiative to keep other team members informed

• Critical thinking skills - Making reasoned judgments that are logical and well-thought out

Compensation:

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.