Manager, Financial Reporting

WildBrain; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's entertainment company based in Toronto is seeking a financial professional responsible for consolidating financial results and managing audits. Candidates must have a CPA designation and strong knowledge of IFRS standards. The role involves preparing financial statements and conducting analyses. The company offers competitive benefits and values diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

RRSP matching

Bonus time-off

Qualifications

• Must have CPA, CA designation or equivalent.
• Experience in a public company or media/studio production environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating financial results for internal and external reporting.
• Preparing external consolidated financial statements and reports.
• Managing quarterly and annual consolidated audits.

Skills

Financial consolidation

IFRS standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

CPA, CA designation or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do :

• Responsible for consolidating financial results for internal and external reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all jurisdictions (Canada, US, Europe).
• Prepare external consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and audit committee reports quarterly and annually.
• Manage quarterly and annual consolidated audits and local statutory audits.
• Research new accounting standards/changes, make recommendations on policy updates and disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Manage and prepare accounting entries for various accounts, including debt instruments, shareholders' equity, acquisitions, and other liabilities.
• Support management with complex accounting transactions and assessments.
• Assist with legal entity accounting and transfer pricing adjustments for reporting and tax compliance.
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare supporting working papers.
• Lead public company filings, including SEDAR submissions.
• Assist in documenting and implementing accounting policies and internal controls, promoting best practices.
• Support ad hoc requests, projects, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA designation or equivalent.
• Experience in a public company or media/studio production environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 3, 15, 16) and public company reporting.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
• Analytical, effective communicator, and capable of engaging with senior management.
• Proactive in process improvement and open to new ideas.
• Thrives in fast-paced settings with high integrity and ethics.
• Team-oriented, enthusiastic, eager to learn and succeed.
• Proficient in Excel and other spreadsheet tools.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Join WildBrain for a creative and growth-oriented environment with competitive benefits, RRSP matching, bonus time-off, and more.

Our Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging and equal opportunity. We support accessibility and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and skills to apply.

About WildBrain

WildBrain leads in kids and family entertainment, managing extensive content libraries and beloved franchises worldwide. We create engaging content and operate popular channels and licensing platforms globally. Headquartered in Canada, traded on TSX (WILD), visit us at wildbrain.com.