[Wattpad] Manager, Accounting

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands); Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Manager, Accounting to coordinate accounting operations and manage financial data consolidation. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, over 5 years of accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work options including remote work. Join us in shaping the future of storytelling and entertainment.

Benefits

Career development

Top health benefits

Health/wellness account

Generous vacation

Gym membership discounts

Winter break shutdown

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years of leading full-cycle accounting.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and interpret complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting operations and external compliance.
• Performing month-end close procedures and preparing financial statements.
• Managing and consolidating financial data for accurate reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Multi-currency experience

Process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Wattpad's vision is to entertain and connect the world through webnovel stories. We've been on a mission to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team.

We are seeking a Manager, Accounting at Wattpad who is an integral member of our Finance team and will be responsible for coordinating all accounting operations, managing financial data consolidation, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is detail-oriented, has exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, and is able to work collaboratively within a team.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term employment contract position.

Finance Team Responsibilities

• Contributing to a positive team dynamic with a high degree of accountability through effective and regular communication
• Coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Coordinating activities and compliance with external auditors, internal auditors, and the tax team
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes

Period-End Reporting Responsibilities

• Performing month-end close procedures including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and intercompany entry eliminations
• Preparing accurate and comprehensive financial statements
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results

Treasury Responsibilities

• Transfer pricing, inter-company, tax compliant support (HST, etc.)
• Reviewing monthly cash flow reporting
• Coordinating activities and all communication with the bank and other treasury-related contacts

What We're Looking For

• CPA designation with 5+ years of accounting experience and minimum of 2 years leading full-cycle accounting experience at a small/mid-sized company
• A deep understanding of financial principles, reporting standards, and regulations like GAAP is crucial for accurate financial analysis and compliance
• The ability to analyze large datasets, interpret complex financial information, and provide strategic insights is essential for decision-making and forecasting
• Expertise in accounting software, databases, and ERP systems is required to manage financial data efficiently
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize work and proven ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Ideally someone who has worked in multi-currency environments
• Comfortable with balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities by leveraging varying expertise and availability of team members
• Experience in process orientation to allow for process/system improvements and effective review procedures of team's work

What We Offer

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental
• Your own health/wellness account to spend each year
• Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 per year, listed in CAD.

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.