Manager, Production Accounting

New Metric Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment studio in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Production Accounting to oversee the production accounting function and manage a team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in production accounting and payroll, and is proficient with accounting systems like QuickBooks and EP Global Vista. This role supports the financial needs of various productions and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production accounting and payroll.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company production accounting function.
• Manage one team member and oversee on-site production accountants.
• Prepare tax credit estimates and cash flow models.
• Monitor production spending against the cash flow forecast.
• Assist with financial production reporting deliverables.

Skills

Production accounting and payroll

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Familiarity with film and television guilds

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

College diploma or University degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

EP Global Vista

Smart Accounting

Job description

Manager, Production Accounting

New Metric Media is a leading and award-winning entertainment studio focused on creating brand-defining, memorable, and authentic comedy content for global audiences. The company is behind the hit Hulu/Crave original comedies LETTERKENNY and SHORESY, the Netflix/CityTV premium drama series BAD BLOOD, the CTV/CW original comedy CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING, and the Crave original comedy BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE.

New Metric is also recognized as a leader in 360° brand marketing for its success with Letterkenny and Bad Blood’s off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise, as well as Letterkenny LIVE!, a North American theatre tour with the stars of the series.

This role will be primarily responsible for the accounting, payroll and reporting for projects that are in the late development/pre-production stage and those that have gone into post-production. The Manager, Production Accounting will also work closely with the onsite production accounting team for projects in full production for continuity purposes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company production accounting function.
• Manage one team member and oversee on-site production accountants.
• Prepare tax credit estimates, cash flow models, and finance plans for all prospective and greenlit productions.
• Set up new production companies in QuickBooks and create a standard chart of accounts that mirrors the chart used during principal and post-production.
• Assist with setting up production bank accounts.
• Take ownership over the daily accounting activity, including billing of receivables, processing of payroll, vendor, and guild payments, settling intercompany chargebacks, reconciling bank accounts, etc.
• Ensure all transactions are posted to the proper GL accounts and include easy to follow journal entry descriptions.
• Maintain “audit proof” and organized backup files for turnover to the on-site production accounting team.
• Provide support as needed to the on-site production accountant during transition period.

Full Production

• Monitor production spending against the cash flow forecast.
• Review funding requests from on-site accounting team to ensure they are reasonable and in line with production financing availability.
• Track receivables and billing milestones for broadcasters and other funding sources, prepare invoices once milestones have been met, follow up on overdue balances.
• Prepare loan drawdown requests and supporting schedules for the bank.
• Participate in weekly cost report meetings with on-site production accounting team, Director of Physical Production, Corporate Controller, CFO and others to assess performance against budget, identify potential overruns and savings opportunities.
• Take over all accounting and reporting responsibilities after transition from the on-site production accountant utilizing production accounting system.
• Prepare production cost reports on a regular basis for review by the finance and production team.
• Complete thorough review of GL account activity to ensure transactions are posted to the proper accounts and expense classifications.
• Prepare all accounting related reports required for the audit, including provincial/federal tax credit calculations and schedules, breakdown of Canadian/Non-Canadian costs, reconciliation of key accounts, vendor, and related party reporting, etc.
• Assist with any financial production reporting deliverables required by the bank, broadcasters, or funding agencies, such as CMF, NOHFC, etc.

What We Are Looking For

• College diploma or University degree in Accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in production accounting and payroll.
• Familiarity with film and television guilds and union guidelines (WGC, ACTRA, DGC, etc.) as it relates to payroll and accounting matters.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, conditional formulas, etc.).
• High Proficiency with production accounting systems, preferably EP Global Vista, Smart Accounting, and EP Live (payroll).
• Experience using QuickBooks is a definite plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must be responsive, reliable, highly organized, and extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and re-assess priorities as needed.
• Must be very discreet due to handling of confidential information.

Location & Work Environment

This role is based in Toronto and requires four days a week in the office. The position may occasionally require domestic travel to support productions, audits, or other finance-related activities.

Why Join Us?

At New Metric Media, we’re a team of creative thinkers and problem-solvers who take pride in producing some of Canada’s most recognized and talked-about television. As part of our finance group, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the production of our shows and ensuring that our creative teams have the resources they need to succeed.

You’ll join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your attention to detail and financial expertise will make a real impact. We value initiative, integrity, and a sense of humour — because we believe great work (and great comedy) comes from teams that enjoy what they do.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your resume to [e-mail] with " Manager, Production Accounting " in the subject line.