Location: Toronto, CanadaVacancy: This posting is for an existing open role at WildBrain's Toronto office.
Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.
Reports to: Director, Corporate Accounting
Direct Reports: 3 to 4
About the Role WildBrain is seeking a
Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. This role oversees a team of financial and senior financial analysts and supports a global, multi-entity and multi-currency environment. The successful candidate will combine strong accounting knowledge with critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and a continuous-improvement mindset. We are looking for someone who understands the purpose behind a process and constructively challenges existing practices when a more accurate, controlled, or efficient approach is available.
Job Description- Lead assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and be accountable for the quality and timeliness of the team's close deliverables
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, continuity schedules, and variance analyses
- Oversee accounting across multiple subsidiaries, entities, and currencies
- Support consolidations, foreign currency accounting, and the resolution of intercompany differences
- Investigate unusual balances and transactions, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions
- Maintain effective controls and support internal and external audits
- Lead, coach, and develop a team through clear expectations, timely feedback, and equitable work allocation and development opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and enhance process efficiency
- Lead process standardization, documentation, automation, and other continuous-improvement initiatives
- Support finance transformation and system implementation activities
QualificationsQualifications- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Progressive accounting experience that includes financial close and account reconciliations
- Strong knowledge of IFRS
- Experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment
- Experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations
- Minimum leadership or team supervision experience, including coaching, review, and oversight of work performed by others
- Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills
Assets- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Experience in media, entertainment, content production, licensing, or another rights-based industry
- Experience with process automation, finance transformation, AI-enabled tools, or system implementation
What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate:
- Challenges historical practices constructively rather than following them automatically
- Identifies root causes and develops practical, sustainable solutions
- Balances accuracy, controls, timelines, and business needs
- Communicates clearly and works effectively across teams and locations
- Creates an inclusive environment where team members can contribute ideas, ask questions, and raise concerns
- Leads change with transparency, appropriate consultation, and respect for different perspectives
Additional InformationWe Offer Working at WildBrain is more than a job - it's the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful, and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. We offer competitive benefits, and we invest in our people and their future.
Total Rewards At WildBrain, we strive for equitable and consistent pay practices within a robust total rewards framework. Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specialized expertise, and overall impact.
Compensation: $110,000 - 120,000 CAD (with bonus eligibility). Base salary is part of a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hybrid work model
Our Hiring Process
- Initial virtual screening with our Talent Acquisition team
- Interview with the hiring manager (virtual or in person, TBD)
- Interview with 2-3 key business partners (virtual or in person, TBD)
- Role-specific assessment, where applicable
AI in Our Hiring Process
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to support and enhance the recruitment experience-for example, by organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. AI is never used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals. AI tools used in our recruitment process are subject to rigorous privacy, security, and risk assessments and are applied in alignment with WildBrain's Inclusive Hiring framework. We believe technology should enhance human judgment, not replace it.
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