Accountant

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in video games is seeking a full-time accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing accounts, and participating in month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background, experience with large financial systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations while working closely with international teams. If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in accounting roles with solid knowledge of concepts.
• Experience with large-scale financial systems and multi-company environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and perform account reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end closing and handle special projects.

Skills

Accounting Concepts

Multi-tasking

Analytical Skills

Fluency in French

Education

Degree in Accounting

Accounting Certificate

Tools

Peoplesoft

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Job description

Ubisoft, a world leader in the video game and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a full-time accountant for its Finance department. As part of the accounting team, this position is responsible for preparing financial statements for the Canadian studios. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task, including analyzing balance sheet and income statement items, participating in special projects, prioritizing, working effectively under tight deadlines, and delivering a high level of service in a fast-paced work environment. The position is based at the Ubisoft Montreal studio and reports directly to the Chief Accountant.

What you'll do:

• Record journal entries, expense reclassifications and accruals as required.
• Perform analyses and account reconciliations on balance sheets and income statements.
• Participate in the month-end closing process.
• Produce monthly, half-yearly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
• Participate in head office monthly reporting (Hyperion Financial Management).
• Interco billing and reconciliation between local and parent company tools.
• Participate in the preparation of half-yearly and annual audit documents.
• Participate in all other tasks/projects assigned by management.
• Handle special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you'll bring to the team:

• Degree/certificate(s) in accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Solid knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Practical experience of large-scale financial systems (Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a multi-company environment.
• Knowledge of Hyperion (HFM) - an asset.
• Team spirit and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines on time.
• Experience of working with international parties and remote teams.
• Fluent in French.