Associate Production Accountant

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Production Accountant to join their dynamic Production Finance Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with Animation and VFX projects while honing your professional skills in a fast-paced environment. You will support budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting, collaborating with various partners to ensure project success. The company values diverse perspectives and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, fostering an inclusive workplace where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong analysis and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and cost tracking for Animation and VFX projects.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and variance reconciliation.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

3+ years of work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

SAP

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.

725 Granville Street, 5th Floor

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7K 1Y4

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.

Sony Pictures Imageworks is Looking for an Associate Production Accountant!
Job Description

As the Associate Production Accountant, you'll be working with the Production Finance Team to service (digital) Producers and Sr. Management to successfully execute Animation and VFX projects. We are a team of 6 and, due to company growth, are looking for another great person to add to our team. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the VFX and animation process while also developing your professional abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support (digital) Producers in Budgeting and cost tracking across Animation and VFX projects.
2. Assist in preparing weekly Estimated Final Cost (EFC) reporting and artist productivity planning reports for Production and our clients.
3. Support Production Accountants with month-end and quarterly show reporting, assisting in variance reconciliation and other ad-hoc requests.
4. Additional production related accounting functions as needed.
5. Perform financial analysis on an as-needed basis.

Required Experience/Skills:

1. 3+ years of Work Experience.
2. Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google suite.
3. Experience with SAP is an asset, but not required.
4. VFX industry knowledge is an asset, but not required.
5. Strong analysis/interpretation skills.
6. Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-show production environment and prioritize work while remaining detail-oriented.
8. Ability to collaborate with various partners.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 to $65,000/yr. Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.