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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:

IMAX is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, this role will be responsible for managing the accounting and reconciliation of IMAX’s North American and international payroll, as well as stock-based compensation transactions. The role also supports the accounting and administration of the IMAX Global Commission Plan and oversees the consolidated group of intercompany reconciliations across all Finance sub-departments, including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Corporate Accounting, Inventory, Film, Tax, and others. This is an 18-month contract position.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the company’s Global Commission Plan accounting and administration, including:

  • The assessment of new theatre revenue agreements to determine commission eligibility and valuation

  • The monthly review of new commission recognitions with the President of IMAX Theatres

  • Accounting for the company’s commission obligations to ensure accuracy and completeness including accruals and reconciliations

• Oversee the financial accuracy and disclosure of the stock-based compensation note in the financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Prepare and distribute accurate and timely quarterly commission statements to the company’s global salesforce

• Review and approve accounting entries for international payroll, including accruals and expatriate arrangements.

• Manage the accounting for fringe benefits, including monthly accruals, quarterly accrual-to-actual analysis, and review of fringe benefit accrual rates by pay group.

• Compile executive summaries for variance analysis related to payroll and staff costs.

• Ensure SOX compliance across all payroll accounting processes.

• Work collaboratively with key business partners, including Corporate Theatre Development, the Human Resources Payroll team, IMAX salespeople and other Finance teams as required

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute a detailed intercompany report to the finance department for the consolidated group of companies.

• Coordinate and align financial transactions with business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting of intercompany transactions and balances.

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

• This role includes direct people management responsibilities, overseeing one direct report (SFA)

What we’re looking for:

• Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)

• 3+ years’ experience in a manager role with direct reports in a large/global organization or large Audit firm; industry experience preferred

• Strong commercial, business, and finance acumen; ability to understand complex contract terms

• Experience working in a US GAAP and SOX environment

• Working knowledge of SAP preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level is preferred.

• Payroll experience including accounting and reconciliations of payroll and benefits considered an asset

• Experience with Shareworks, Workiva and Workday considered an asset

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.